Quote Originally Posted by 79blue View Post
Thanks for all the messages of support. Thankfully I have a lovely wife who does not know when to stop, with all the help and support she has given me, My daughter lives just a couple of miles away and she is always available to help out, which is great as my wife does not drive. I got a good network of friends and ex colleagues who would provide support and help if asked. A couple of my neighbours have offered help to run errands if we need it. I feel fortunate that I have this network of people in my life around me. Having to face this alone would be horrific.

I know exactly how this condition will progress over time and the affects it will have on my body, and I have seen it in the late stages during my career as a paramedic. The thought of undergoing this and my family having to witness it, is the worse aspect of this condition. This knowledge has helped inform me in my decision not to see it to the end stage. I will leave it as late as possible to get as much time as I can, but at the right time I will use my paramedical knowledge to painlessly say good night. Having no life insurance makes this decision easier.

Having the option of assisted home euthanasia would have been preferable, as it could have been done at a later stage.
Wow.

Had to donate after reading this.