Why is This Newlywed Choosing to Die? ...

Vanessa Oct 15, 2014

The story of Brittany Maynard has recently gone viral. She's a 29-year-old newlywed who will be ending her own life in just under a month. Why? Well, Brittany was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme, the most aggressive and lethal form of brain cancer. Doctors told her that her death would come slowly and painfully as the tumors grew, and so she's choosing to end her own life before her illness takes it away from her. She recently made the move to Oregon from California so she could have access to Oregon's Death with Dignity Act (public.health.oregon.gov).

"There is not a cell in my body that is suicidal or that wants to die," Brittany told People. "I want to live. I wish there was a cure for my disease but there's not. My glioblastoma is going to kill me, and that's out of my control. I've discussed with many experts how I would die from it, and it's a terrible, terrible way to die. Being able to choose to go with dignity is less terrifying."

There are currently only five states (Oregon, Montana, New Mexico, Vermont, and Washington) with death-with-dignity laws, allowing terminally ill patients to take medication that will end their lives painlessly. For her remaining weeks, Brittany is advocating for access to death with dignity rights worldwide. She will pass on November 1st, just two days after she celebrates her husband's birthday.

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This makes me so sad. I wish there was another way. 😥💔

This is heartbreaking and goes to show that you should live your life to the fullest because you don't know how long you have

My dad died of this last year. It was horrible. I don't advocate killing yourself but I will attest to how awful and long and painful this was for him

so heartbreaking wow.... :(

very beutiful

This is so sad. I know that life is hard for her, but I don't believe in suicide. I hope there's a miracle!

She is so brave and I agree with her decision. At least she can go out on her terms. How many of us can say or do that??

We all sweat the small stuff. She is doing what I would do. May God be with her through this whole ordeal. Very very sad. Makes me question why good people sometimes die or have horrific things happen to them. My prayers are with you

This story is so touching. The saddest thing in the world is when you have to plan you own death.

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