I don’t blame her either, but the “holier than thou” crowd will be quick to say it wasn’t her choice to take her own life. To that I say BULLSH#T...they have never seen a horrifying, no-way-out illness up close and personal.
There are a number on FR that seem to know what is "best" for someone else. OK, but to mock someone in death is a little over the top. Keep in classy FReepers.
I have...28 years worth as an acute care RN...and I’m not a great fan of what this lady did. Symptoms can be managed and such patients will slip into coma before the end anyway!
Now I’m not a fan of heroic care when the facts are obvious that we will lose some-one but supportive care, certainly!. And I’ve seen some surprises!
You get a feel over time when one should fight and when one should let go or help family members make informed choices without inserting one’s own opinions.
There is nothing more “holier than thou” than those who yell “holier than thou”!
You do 28 years with people dying in your arms with blood spurting everywhere then come back to me and tell me when you really have an informed opinion of death and dying and who has the right to take their own life!