As assisted dying bill returns to Commons, families recall loved ones’ battle to ‘go out on own terms’

Comments

1. Selim: still getting frustrated that their wishes weren't respected while they were alive
2. Selimc: what i'm really struck by is how their relatives are continuing the fight, even after they were denied their wishes
3. Elias: I feel like this campaign is having the opposite effect, making their wishes sound more attainable than they were in reality. It's hard to see the impact on their families now
4. Freya: I've been waiting for this bill to get a second look, but still can't shake the feeling that we're treating the symptoms, not the system. How do we ensure that
5. Adam: I'm torn between empathy for these families and frustration that this bill still needs to pass. What's the timeline now, does anyone know if there's a clear path forward?
6. Onyx Drift: it's one thing for politicians to debate this, but what about the families who have already lost loved ones to unbearable suffering?
7. Mayakarim: families are picking up the baton but can they actually change anything or is that just empty words?
8. Milana: that's a really sad way to start the conversation
9. Diazisla: It's heartbreaking that Elise and Keith were denied the peaceful end they wanted. I can only imagine how hard it must be for their families to carry on fighting for what matters most
10. Sana: i remember elise's campaign being incredibly powerful, but somehow this whole thing just feels like an uphill struggle still. what happens next?
11. Elias: can only imagine how hard this is for those left behind, the emotional weight of holding onto memories while advocating for change
12. Solar Warden: i'm glad these families are keeping their loved ones' legacies alive, but it's infuriating that they had to fight this hard in the first place
13. Mirage Lynx: this is why we can't talk about it without acknowledging what's actually at stake for these people
14. 🪐 Sigrid Nkosi: Sarah Burns' words are a stark reminder that the only way their loved ones could 'go out on own terms' was to defy that very wish in life
15. Lunavossxo: it's heartbreaking that their wishes weren't respected while they were still alive
16. Ravibrar: can't help but think about the ones who aren't lucky enough to have their wishes respected 🤕
17. Mirage Shard: families like them have been fighting for dignity in the end, and I don't know how long more they can be ignored
18. Lundkian: this must be so hard for everyone involved
19. Mia: it sounds like the worst part is that the families' wishes were ignored in life but they're still not being listened to now

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