I've always assumed I'd be more or less in charge of ending my life, mainly I guess because I knew I didn't want to die in a hospital. I saw relatives in hospitals & worked as a Candy Striper & a hospital death seemed mean & heartless.
If a friendly vet could take care of me as vets care for my terminal pets, I'd consider that. But I may be done before I'm terminal. Why continue to use up resources if I'm through with life? Why shouldn't I be the one to decide?
My critters are always provided for in my latest will.
I don't find final exit arrangement depressing. Actually, when I do decide I'm done, I will probably be mentally terminal. My bipolar state may become no longer treatable to my satisfaction. Even physically, all these meds I take for cholesterol etc exact a price. Someday it may no longer be worth it.
I'll be the one to judge that. It could come any time.
And so,
"That's all, folks!"
My choice. Who else's?
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