Before We Judge Medical Aid in Dying, We Should Listen – A Documentary About Life, and Why It Changes the Debate
A Documentary That Isn't About Dying — It's About Living Sidenote: Below you'll find a German version. Kurze Bemerkung: Weiter unten auch die Deutschen Text Since my wife's assisted death, I have written about medical aid in dying, personal autonomy, and living with a terminal illness. My wife was an equine therapist. For many years, she worked with people, helping them connect with horses. She was also a Centered Riding Instructor, supporting children with disabilities and helping stroke survivors regain confidence and independence. Horses were never just her profession—they were her passion. After eleven years of devastating illness, she eventually lost control of every part of her body. Only the three middle fingers of her left hand could still move slightly on some mornings. Otherwise, she depended entirely on others for every aspect of daily life. Over those eleven years, she gradually lost every ability that makes an independent, self-determined life possible. Her...