That sounds awful. I’m sorry. I hope you and your family is doing better today.
I realize now that perhaps these are two different kinds of suffering. For the kids of the dad who died suddenly, they had to take it all in right then, in a matter of moments. They couldn’t say goodbye, or be held hand during the time leading up to it.
But they could all remember him exactly as he were. Healthy, strong, caring, responsible. If they’d been forced to see him erode and weaken slowly, I’m not sure how they’d take it.
> I'm sure there's a way to die well, i think we as a society should all be trying better to find such a means and make it available if desired.
Absolutely. The details may be complex, but the ethical foundation is crystal clear, to me: we own our lives, including the right to end it.
I realize now that perhaps these are two different kinds of suffering. For the kids of the dad who died suddenly, they had to take it all in right then, in a matter of moments. They couldn’t say goodbye, or be held hand during the time leading up to it.
But they could all remember him exactly as he were. Healthy, strong, caring, responsible. If they’d been forced to see him erode and weaken slowly, I’m not sure how they’d take it.
> I'm sure there's a way to die well, i think we as a society should all be trying better to find such a means and make it available if desired.
Absolutely. The details may be complex, but the ethical foundation is crystal clear, to me: we own our lives, including the right to end it.