This week we wanted to simply honor Derek Humphry, co-founder of Final Exit Network. There is no better way to do that than share a tribute written by Faye Girsh, close friend of Derek’s and also a co-founder of Final Exit Network.
“One of the most common questions asked by people considering ending their suffering is how to start the conversation with family members and friends.”
The more “Final Exit” was condemned, the more people bought it who were not afraid to think about death.
“We have a long way to go to educate the public about choices in dying, about defining ‘life’, and about making the end less agonizing for patients and their families.”
“Medical aid in dying should not be proscribed by society’s laws or condemned by its mores.”
With all the ways to improve MAiD, should RTD advocates be concerned about healthy seniors who say, “I’ve lived long enough?”
