Nina's Blog - Thursday 1st August 2024

Yesterday was supposed to be the dog's last day but he's been given an indefinite reprieve. If reprieve is the right word. So now my sister has declared that she wants to spend time alone with the dog, so my presence is no longer required.

So I stayed up until 01:00 this morning trawling hotel sites to find places to stay, leaving here on Sunday.

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22Michelle · 70-79, T

One of the good things about a pet is that when they are in pain and suffering you can do the right thing, unlike with Human beings who we insist must suffer and be humiliated until they finally shuffle off.

ninalanyon · 61-69, T

@22Michelle That's true. On the other hand I think that the effects of assisted suicide on those left behind is woefully under-researched. I suspect that my wife would have welcomed it at some moments during the time she was dying of cancer. But I also feel that it is a discussion that most of us would struggle to have, patients and relatives alike. And I worry that at least until it becomes an ordinary thing in society many of those who are the assistants in such a process will feel lifelong guilt and uncertainty that they did the right thing.

I'm not arguing against it, I'm just not sure I could cope.

22Michelle · 70-79, T

@ninalanyon Having had a mother die slowly and painfully of cancer, lost an aunt and father in law to dementia I'm firmly in the assisted suicide camp. That said if would only for someone who has made it clear they have no wish to suffer the pain and indignity of dragging out what is already inevitable.