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by _nalply 1228 days ago
True.

My wife had cancer. She told me if she decides to leave the hospital I should accept her wish. I promised her that I would care for her as long I have the strength. We got oxycodone after the second surgery when we returned home. Half a year later she had complications, a third surgery got neccessary. Luckily the outcome was better. No remission up to today, three years later.

We don't have oxycodone anymore. When I told my wife today she could stop eating she seemed relieved. She said she wants to avoid hospital in case of a remission and would prefer to die at home. We had long discussions and they were useful. I as her husband know now what to do for her. I got her to write a declaration of her free will on a sheet of paper.

We are lucky today. We are still ready to let it go if neccessary.

1 comments

I'm sorry that you two have had to weather such an ordeal. You both sound strong and wise. Thank you for sharing.