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Originally Posted by ladyislingering
is there such a thing as "death with dignity" there?
there are a few states in the US where if you have a severe illness (and you're not expected to live more than 6-8 months) and your pain is so unbearable that all you're doing is suffering, you can sign for doctor-assisted suicide.
there are other places (I think one is Switzerland) where anyone found to be of sound mind, with clear reasoning, can choose to die with the assistance of a doctor.
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They are pretty strict in NZ about assisted suicide, you can get jail time if you do. My nana has a tumour (not sure if cancer because nana hates hospitals), arthritis, had breast cancer and breasts removed but she still moves around, looks after 7 cats that she has to keep apart bevause the tom's rape the females even though they've been fixed up by the vet. Because of that she's not classified to be allowed to die.
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Originally Posted by Mr. Charlie
Today was a day of baking. Made some mince pies, an apple and blackberry crumble, and some chocolate and almond brownies.
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That sounds utterly delicious.