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Grim Chieftain

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8. I am so very sorry for what your friend is going through

Reply to 3Hotdogs (Original post)

Mon Jul 6, 2026, 11:36 AM

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Absolutely heartbreaking. I have known several people who chose to take their lives, either because of crippling depression or medical issues for which there is no cure.

When some of my dogs were suffering in their senior years, we were able to do the compassionate thing to end their suffering. It's a sad commentary on our country that we cannot offer the same grace and benevolence to people who are likewise suffering.

Peace and well wishes to you and your friend, 3Hotdogs. You are in my thoughts.

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Be very careful. Assisted suicide is illegal in most places. viva la Monday #1

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Aspirin overdose would be a miserable way to go. Ocelot II Monday #3

If this is the direction she chooses, she will order the drugs from Amazon. She is capable of self dosing. 3Hotdogs Monday #7

I googled "painless medical suicide options".. Interesting. niyad Monday #4

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Death w/dignity by state justaprogressive Monday #6

I am so very sorry for what your friend is going through Grim Chieftain Monday #8

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She is in the acute care wing of an assisted living facility. The idea is interesting but I doubt her ability to 3Hotdogs Tuesday #11

Fellow DU's, thanks for your inputs. Her condition has deteriorated to the point that she is no longer able to 3Hotdogs Tuesday #10

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