Selfish needs

[BertieBasset11]

My mother in law died last November she was 103, obviously the whole family were distraught, except me, she used to live with my wife and I, when she needed more professional care she moved into a nursing home, we had many private chats when she would say, ‘I’ve lived my life, I want to go now’, mentally she was very good, physically she couldn’t get around, she was a very active women.

When she died, everyone was very upset, but I was pleased for her, she had gotten her wish, it’s made me look at death very differently, ok I get the, we won’t ever see them again, here there voice, speak to them etc etc, but are we not being selfish, it’s all WE WONT, we don’t take into consideration what the dying person wants/needs.

What I’m trying to say is, if someone has lived their life ‘out’ why shouldn’t they be allowed to end it?

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There is plenty of time before dying, my dad wanted to go but gradually he was brought into family life again (he had been lonely) and the love of others improved his life. Now he does the gardening, cleaning and reading with a bit of zest of life - all you need is love (best saying) - and it works But where you are suffering I can understand the need - However life improves your outlook I hope but I do understand. Try to enjoy your life - time on earth though and don't get too down - try diversions - youtube on PC/computer

[BertieBasset11]

I haven’t got a clue what you mean, or you don’t understand what I mean?

[hypercat54 in reply to BertieBasset11]

I totally understand what you are saying as I saw both my parents going. I had to accept that it was their lives after all and I was being selfish in wanting to keep them for as long as possible. With this corona I am pleased for their sakes they don't have to live through it. x

[BertieBasset11 in reply to BertieBasset11]

Why and who deleted the post I’ve replied to?