Death With Dignity

By Jackie English

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Jackie tackles the important topic of end-of-life choices and encourages others to consider their wishes.

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melrscott Member

Not sure I know completely how I view this. I know that in some situations it would certainly be an option to have. I respect Jackie when she says she is not afraid of dying but she is afraid of suffering. I am a little sad about dying not really afraid. There are some days that it would seem like a good thing. But then that feeling passes. There wouldn't be any pass after. So you would have to be sure. 
1. SamanthaSarube Community Admin
 
 <inline-mention username="melrscott" user-id="4254829"/>, I appreciate you joining the conversation on this! It is such a tough and heavy topic and I think it is completely valid to not know your feelings on it. Sometimes it's helpful just to have an open and honest conversation on it and we're glad to provide the space to do that here! All the best, Sam S. (<a href='https://copd.net' target='_blank'>COPD.net</a>, team member).
2. Jackie English Member
 
 Hello, <inline-mention username="melrscott" user-id="4254829"/>! Thank you for joining the conversation. I love the feedback and am curious about how others feel, so I appreciate you sharing with us. Best, Jackie (Author/Moderator)
CharleyTuna Member

#1 I am an orthodox Jew and this is not an option for me. # 2 Be careful what you wish for; especially if you consider your COPD a disability. I urge you to read Canada’s New Euthanasia Laws Carry Upsetting Nazi-Era Echoes, Warns [Disability[ Expert. the 
1. CharleyTuna Member
 
 <inline-mention username="CharleyTuna" user-id="4552123"/> what happened to the rest of my comment?
2. SamanthaSarube Community Admin
 
 <inline-mention username="CharleyTuna" user-id="4552123"/>, it seems to have gotten cut off! Feel free to repost it in the thread! Best, Sam S. (<a href='https://copd.net' target='_blank'>COPD.net</a>, team member).