Woman With ALS Throws Party For All Her Friends Then Kills Herself At the End

We all will go someday. Isn't it wonderful to go on your own schedule in a way of your own choosing. I was also impressed with the strength and love of the family and friends.
 
Well, this is a tough one. My first wife died of ALS in 2002, so I have seen it "up close and personal". It is a horrible wasting disease, and this lady has every right to pick the time to end the suffering. I'm not sure however about the timing of the events. I could not have attended if she was someone I knew and cared about.
 

Reminds me of the great goodbye party that the character Babe (played by the wonderful Estelle Parsons) gave in the fabulous Netflix series, Frankie and Grace. I totally believe in having it our own way if we're able.
 
This is the way to go. On one's own terms, at home in a house. NOT in a hospital or hospice that can't do anything. I've seen/known too many that faded away in a hospital.

RIP
 
I think the way she handled her demise was beautiful and agree that all of us should be allowed that given cases like this.
 
Wren said:
One couldn't ask for a more beautiful exit, just wish it was legal worldwide.....
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Many of us feel the same. I think one day it will be recognized as merciful and accepted. Of course if republicans control things, it will be decades away from being legalized.
 
I just lost a friend and neighbor this past March. I visited her as much as I could and witnessed a rapid decline. She had a magnificent attitude, accepted things with such grace that I don't know how she did it. It had to be very frustrating when she could no longer speak, but she had such a great husband who took very good care of her. They could almost communicate through eye contact, it was amazing. Of course, they also used a chart. I went to see her one day and she was looking very happy, sometimes she would laugh at things, a very positive visit. Two days later, she passed in her sleep. I understand the breathing may be the last thing to become paralyzed. What an awful disease. The only tiny bit of hope you may have after diagnosis is maybe it will progress slowly. For her, it was about two years. I miss my friend and think of how she struggled, she was more concerned about her husband and daughter and everyone else than herself. She was only in her late fifties, this is when life is supposed to get easier, you can retire, etc. She will never see her daughter married or have grandchildren.
 
I think Assisted Suicide should be legal. When multiple doctors agree that an illness is not curable, and the end will probably put a person through a period of pain and suffering, that person should have the right to end their life while they are still able to think clearly. Keeping a person alive under dire circumstances benefits No One but our Health Care Industry.

I hope to be like my old Grandfather....he was quite active, and rarely went to a doctor in his 96 years, and he took a long daily walk. One day, he came back from his walk, sat down in his recliner to take his afternoon nap, and never woke up. Now, That's the way to go.
 
Carla said:
I just lost a friend and neighbor this past March. I visited her as much as I could and witnessed a rapid decline. She had a magnificent attitude, accepted things with such grace that I don't know how she did it. It had to be very frustrating when she could no longer speak, but she had such a great husband who took very good care of her. They could almost communicate through eye contact, it was amazing. Of course, they also used a chart. I went to see her one day and she was looking very happy, sometimes she would laugh at things, a very positive visit. Two days later, she passed in her sleep. I understand the breathing may be the last thing to become paralyzed. What an awful disease. The only tiny bit of hope you may have after diagnosis is maybe it will progress slowly. For her, it was about two years. I miss my friend and think of how she struggled, she was more concerned about her husband and daughter and everyone else than herself. She was only in her late fifties, this is when life is supposed to get easier, you can retire, etc. She will never see her daughter married or have grandchildren.
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I'm sorry you lost your friend.
 
Don M. said:
I think Assisted Suicide should be legal. When multiple doctors agree that an illness is not curable, and the end will probably put a person through a period of pain and suffering, that person should have the right to end their life while they are still able to think clearly. Keeping a person alive under dire circumstances benefits No One but our Health Care Industry.

I hope to be like my old Grandfather....he was quite active, and rarely went to a doctor in his 96 years, and he took a long daily walk. One day, he came back from his walk, sat down in his recliner to take his afternoon nap, and never woke up. Now, That's the way to go.
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If only we all could die that way.
 
Remember the lyric " The best that you can hope for is to die in your sleep"...quite true indeed. Of course if you have an illness that will make you suffer you should have the right to choose when to go. It would be really hard going to a party like that. On the other hand, have some drinks, share stories and love, and then everyone has a chance to say goodbye...that is a beautiful way to leave this earth.
 
fureverywhere said:
Remember the lyric " The best that you can hope for is to die in your sleep"...quite true indeed. Of course if you have an illness that will make you suffer you should have the right to choose when to go. It would be really hard going to a party like that. On the other hand, have some drinks, share stories and love, and then everyone has a chance to say goodbye...that is a beautiful way to leave this earth.
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Yes.
 

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