Hey there,
It has been a while. I have always viewed euthanasia as an act of self-determination that has been heavily burdened by our society as a sin. I don’t know how other people’s minds work, but mine usually can’t accept concepts rooted so deeply if they are meant to be adopted unquestioningly.
Alas, in the threat of war, society and peers want us to throw ourselves into battle; but when the world feels like shit, we should remain. But it is not the paradox I care to discuss today. It is the fact that one can understand their sadness by recognizing the idea of self-termination.
This could be due to being unhappy in a specific country, city, or work environment—conditions one could escape by leaving. However, circumstances exist in which I can understand why someone would not be able to settle this thought, and might even desire it.
I do not care as much whether someone should do it or not. I care about the fact that self-termination, in my opinion, is a right—and whether to exercise it or not, this thought process has been very constructive. This remains a personal observation, since I’m not certain everyone would deal with it in the same way. But in my case, it would have helped if it were framed to me as: “Self-termination is an option—the last option. There are plenty before it.” Rather than having a taboo place in my mind where all the answers lie, and I can’t go there because people think you shouldn’t… the same people who vote for Mitsotakis and Trump.
I write this article in times of contemplation, not desire. But if I ever decide on this path, and a friend finally checks this blog—wondering if they should spend more time on me—well, I don’t know if you should, but you could.
However, at the end of the day it is not about self-determination, but how one wants to leave, and what conditions they will pursue, until everyone eventually passes through death. It is like the good words of Albus Dumbledore in Book 5, revealing Harry’s fate. He will need to face Voldemort, which in our discussion is the allegory of death. This applies to everyone, as Harry had to choose between being dragged into the race or actively wanting to confront the situation. So please do not socially pressure me into my life’s mission. How one wants to die is a human right that becomes scarcer every day. Should someone live without this privilege?
With love,
Adam
P.S. If you are reading this while considering terminating your life, this article is probably not for you to draw conclusions from. Please don’t use it as guidance—reach out to a qualified professional in your country, or to someone you trust, right now. If you’re in immediate danger, call your local emergency number (112 across the EU). If you’re in Greece: 1018 (suicide prevention) and 10306 (24/7 psychosocial support), or 112 for emergencies. If you’re in the U.S.: 988. If you’re elsewhere, use a verified directory (e.g., Find A Helpline / Befrienders Worldwide) to find the right number for your country.
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