" If I want to die, will you stop me ? "

"If I want to die, would you stop me?"

2024

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"If I want to die, would you stop me?"

"If I survive, who will be responsible for my subsequent suffering?"

It originated from a question I once was asked, triggering thoughts on the right to die. People often emit a supposed "savior halo" towards those contemplating suicide, extending what they perceive as assistance to those who take their own lives, believing they are saving a life, doing a good deed. But who stands from the perspective of the person involved to consider the matter?