tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073307022730595940.post1697681980737375941..comments2024-01-08T14:24:09.348-05:00Comments on Life; Paralyzed: "How To Die In Oregon"Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00069146517819619339noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073307022730595940.post-82711784864647938072011-05-31T23:28:34.554-04:002011-05-31T23:28:34.554-04:00@ Nancy- Thank you for writing. Please check out m...@ Nancy- Thank you for writing. Please check out my latest post :) http://lifeparalyzed.blogspot.com/2011/05/why-i-think-i-should-be-allowed-to-die.html<br /><br />@Lori- Thanks! I'll definitely check out your website. I appreciate the feedback.Chrissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00069146517819619339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073307022730595940.post-35980730405445976972011-05-31T18:55:16.174-04:002011-05-31T18:55:16.174-04:00hi chrissy my name is lori ann and i am also a fem...hi chrissy my name is lori ann and i am also a female artist dealing with paralysis. i am a c-6 quadriplegic from the chest down and my hands are also paralysed. i still, after 6 years , haven't tried to paint with a brace and use my wrist theway i do when i write or draw. i am afraid, yet my whole blog isbased on getting on with a happy,healthy life after sci please become a follower of my blog as i did yours and start way back in october and read my story. i believe we will be able to relate on many levels.<br />it's http://queenquad.blogspot.com and i am Lori Ann Bosley. thank you and i'm sooo happy i found you! Loriqueenquadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09875188954438253463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073307022730595940.post-14851118714409860452011-05-31T16:35:17.691-04:002011-05-31T16:35:17.691-04:00Chrissy,
Thank you for your insightful and intro...Chrissy, <br /><br />Thank you for your insightful and introspective review of HTDIO. Not everyone "gets it" like you do. I'm Nancy, the one you wrote about. My husband eventually became paralyzed when the disease spread to his spinal cord. He knew that would happen, along with many other symptoms. He wanted to use the Law before all the horrific effects of the disease appeared. Unfortunately he didn't have that choice. It was torture for him knowing in advance what his dying would be like but unable to circumvent the pain and suffering. Hospice did all they could but there are some types of suffering that cannot be controlled. I hope the film helps people understand why this Law, while used rarely, is important for those who suffer in their dying and wish to hasten an inevitable death. <br /><br />Just to clarify a question, the Law requires a patient to have been diagnosed with a terminal illness with less than 6 months to live. Paralysis isn't a terminal illness with a 6 month prognosis so that alone would not qualify someone for the Law. It's an important point since the opposition uses the argument that the Law would target the disabled. It can't. It's one of the many lies spread about the Law. <br /><br />I have a dear friend I've known most of my life who has been a quadriplegic since the 1970's as a result of an accident like yours. He is supportive of the Law. He is living happy and well with his paralysis. I hope you find comfort and happiness in connecting with individuals like him. http://www.bromwikstrom.com<br /><br />My heart goes out to you. <br /><br />Peace, <br /><br />NancyNancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10070010603748229257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073307022730595940.post-32818263180207311542011-05-31T01:01:12.452-04:002011-05-31T01:01:12.452-04:00For those interested: http://m.hbo.com/detail/rc/4...For those interested: http://m.hbo.com/detail/rc/4330890/oregonChrissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00069146517819619339noreply@blogger.com