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I want to die on my own terms.

Brittany Maynard

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Brittany Maynard
Age: 29 †
Born: 1984
Born: November 19
Died: 2014
Died: November 1
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Anaheim
California
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To have control of my own mind... to go with dignity is less terryfying. When I look at both options I have to die, I feel this is far more humane.
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Having the choice at the end of my life has become incredibly important. It has given me a sense of peace during a time that otherwise would be dominated by fear, uncertainty and pain.
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I feel lucky... I have tremendous support so I've never felt alone.
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The reason to consider life and what's of value is to make sure you're not missing out. Seize the day. What's important to you? What do you care about? What matters? Pursue that. Forget the rest.
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The world is a beautiful place, travel has been my greatest teacher, my close friends and folks are the greatest givers. I even have a ring of support around my bed as I type … Goodbye world. Spread good energy. Pay it forward!
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I believe this choice is ethical, and what makes it ethical is it is a choice.
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I hope to enjoy however many days I have on this beautiful Earth and spend as much of it outside as I can surrounded by those I love.
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Right when I was I was diagnosed my husband and I were actively trying for a family, which is heartbreaking for us both.
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Spread good energy. Pay it forward!
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I won't live to see the death-with-dignity movement reach critical mass, but I call on you to carry it forward.
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I'm choosing to suffer less. To put myself and my family through less pain.
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Who has the right to tell me that I don't deserve this choice?
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We all just realized that I am terminally ill and I'm dying and I would just prefer to die with less pain and less suffering.
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