Zoraya ter Beek, who has chronic depression, anxiety, trauma and unspecified personality disorder, expected to end her life soon
  • SplashJackson@lemmy.ca
    658·
    6 months ago

    Imagine thinking your life belongs to you, and then having to get permission to end it without suffering

    • megane-kun@lemm.eeEnglish
      331·
      6 months ago

      There are other options other than this one that requires permission. The article mentions her reasons to choose this method.

      From the article:

      She had thought about taking her own life but the violent death by suicide of a schoolfriend and its impact on the girl’s family deterred her.

      Whether we agree with her or not, it’s her decision.

    • kofe@lemmy.worldEnglish
      222·
      6 months ago

      You’re asking someone else to take your life and expect them to do so no questions asked…?

      • Doxin
        15·
        6 months ago

        There are in fact many questions asked, and any doctor can refuse for any reason.

          • kofe@lemmy.worldEnglish
            4·
            6 months ago

            I was genuinely asking, more so of the person that’s skeptical of having to get permission. I’m glad it seems to be an ethical requirement

    • FriendBesto@lemmy.ml
      5·
      6 months ago

      Jumping off bridges is free, no?

      Clearly, this is about a more complex social issue/concern.

      • Obi@sopuli.xyz
        2·
        6 months ago

        I think it’s technically illegal in most countries (suicide I mean, not specifically the bridge variety).