Today’s episode deals with a controversial question: Should a person be legally allowed to get medical assistance to end their own life?

And keep in mind, this usually pertains to someone who is terminally ill, and who is also mentally and emotionally stable enough to make that decision on their own.

Here in the US, most states still do not allow it. But Medical Assistance in Dying is legal in all of Canada. That’s where Courtney lives.

Courtney told this amazing story on the podcast about four years ago. It’s the story of her mother’s decision, and it’s both wonderful and heartbreaking.

And stick around after, because I was able to record a chat with Courtney to get an update on what’s happened since we last spoke.

If you’d like to contact Courtney: court.chalmers@gmail.com

Full show notes and pictures for this episode are here:

https://WhatWasThatLike.com/256

Graphics for this episode by Bob Bretz. Transcription was done by James Lai.

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