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Whose feelings?

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Those in my life.

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Who says it is not acceptable?

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Well, the law, for one. Society in general, is another.

What bothers me is the fact that, when one decides to take their "exit", they are most often considered "selfish" for NOT considering the people in their lives.

Frankly, I don't want my family to have to continually suffer the consequences of my illness.

Time and time again, it is proven that my illness causes much destruction when it comes to relationships. I cannot blame my brother and sisters for not wanting me in their lives; my mother, I feel, is "trapped." It is her nature to be long-suffering, but is it fair to her to have to, at the age of 72, continue to care for an adult "child?"

I just cannot see any up-side to life anymore. My illness(es) run deep and I am at an age where change does not come as easily as it did when I was younger. And I am tired; so, so tired (like we all haven't heard that one before).

I am not planning to "take my exit," if anyone should have any concerns while reading this.