A highly controversial approach to dying | Laura’s Choice | True Story Documentary Channel
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- Опубликовано: 9 сен 2024
- Laura Henkel is eccentric, outspoken, feisty and 90 years old. She has decided she wants to end her life on her own terms. She does not have a terminal illness; she just wants to be in control of the process and be allowed to go with dignity. She applies to a clinic in Switzerland, and asks her daughter Cathy and granddaughter Sam, both filmmakers, to document her journey. Laura’s Choice explores complex questions as three generations of women travel into uncharted territory and navigate a radical, dignified and highly controversial approach to dying.
❤❤❤I cried along. 90 years old, articulate, strong, wise, caring and loving your grandma was and this remarkable film is a lasting legacy. Thank you for making the film. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
As a retired police officer, let me say from all my experience of dealing with suicides, the more you deny medically assisted suicide to people, the more they will find ways of doing it that will cause trauma and tragedy to others. There is no shame wanting to die with dignity. Someone (legally) in their right mind should be able to make the decision. It has nothing to do with being selfish or narcissistic. The people passing judgment and making obscene comments have not yet reached their final years.... they are not yet dealing with deteriorating bodies, chronic unbearable pain, terminal illnesses, unthinkable loneliness and fear. For every one of you leaving cruel comments.... you better start looking over your shoulder for Karma.
I fully support MAiD.... because I've dealt with the aftermath of people's suicides.
I'm lucky to live in Canada - and because I have no family, that option is available to me if/when I need it.
As a twice suicide surviver , i totally agree with you.
It's only a matter of time before I try again....
I feel no shame, I can't wait to go.
I've been bedridden in chronic pain for near 20 years
...lost my career as teacher in my 30s...due to this illness.
I've been deteriorating so fast , I have now joined Dignitas
...and have saved up enough to go to Switzerland.
Personally I'd rather be at home
There comes a point when enough is enough.
High respect for all the unseen , un praised work you all do for the community.
Let's hope 8t all changes soon..and we can all go so smoothly and painlessly like Laura.
Bless hers soul.
@Morgan-yl3ou .... so very sorry you are suffering this way. I wish this could be done for you at home too. There is no quality of life dealing with debilitating, chronic pain.
I'm actually in the same boat now too..... poor ol' body is breaking down faster than I can manage. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
@@Morgan-yl3ouI have also survived, and the ICU and recovery have been brutal on top of my many illnesses. I hope you can get the green light. I have it from Pegasos now. It gives me great relief, but my family is against it. And that pains me very much - to hurt them. And also my mom is very Christian.... Do you have family, that would accompany you or would you go alone? It is also quite the voyage.
All i can say is you have my respect sir and thank you also for sharing your experience here in the comment. Take care❤
@brandywrolstad2613 ...thank you but I'm a woman
Sam, you are young and healthy. I think this is the hardest for you to understand. I realized many years ago that we can and need to learn from our elders. As long as they are of sound mind, they know so much more than we do. Because the body is old, the mind can still feel like they’re much younger. They know the life they’ve lived and realize when it’s time. Your grandmother truly knew what she wanted and what was right for her. I have no doubt about that. I’m almost 65 and as I grow older, I believe these things more and more. I don’t know if I’m saying the right words, but please never doubt that she was ready. I’m sure of it. And to your mom and you, I hope that this experience keeps you open with each other forever. Keep loving each other unconditionally. It’s your one life. We all need to cherish each day with the ones we love.
This video was beautiful. It truly shows how compassionate this option truly is for all involved.
This was so good to be made public. We are born and we die. How we die is so vitally important to well being and takes the stress off ourselves (the pill on standby), what an enormous relief. And also the stress off our families, off nursing homes, off hospitals. Peaceful, no drama. Absolutely beautiful. I hope sincerely that Australia and other places in the world will come to its senses and realise the idiocy of how hard make it for people to have choice and die with dignity.
The fear of suffering needlessly at the end and the worry of it would not exist and fly out the window, and we could truly enjoy living before our time comes.
thank you
I wish that my parents could have gone this way. They had a tragic ending
I agree, but I hope nothing becomes legal untill how to protect vulnerable people who dont feel ready to die, but are pressured into it, has been figured out
A beautiful quick painless death. It’s something we all strive for… The sad truth is we start dying the minute we are born. It’s something that none of us can escape in the end. I cried in the end but it was not tears of sadness it was tears of comfort and content knowing she went on her own terms. Love you all
I agree so much! My father died of one of the most horrible deaths in the form of Lue Gerrigs disease…. Motor Neuron Disease as they call it in the UK. He died in horrible pain and suffering. We’re fighting here in the State of Illinois to pass this law. Sorry about your parents
God puts us here. It’s his choice to take us. Not ours.
Wonderful film. Very deep and brave. I feel that this laws (the choice to die with dignity and in your own terms) are much more humain than the majority of laws here in South America about these subjects (abortion, eutanasia, etc) wich are aligned with the catholics believs and are about punishment in a way that seems medieval. I think that it is necessary to talk about mental illnesses aswell. Some patients in deep suffering are not responsive to madication or other sorts of therapy. For more than 15 years... In cases of long term depressions, you ask yourself why a physical illness, or a person who is more than 60 years old, is more "undestandable" to persue this choice. I feel deep sorrow for people with many suicidal attempts who's high levels of emotional pain are sistematticly neglected. (Sorry for my English).
We have this available in my state. I was diagnosed with 2 rare muscle diseases. When I'm ready, I will do this as well. I will not be bed bound, and rely on someone to feed me, and clean me. No way.
I'm bed bound ....bed ridden for 15 years now and I'm not even old, far from it.
It doesn't have to be as bad as you think.
You can still find joy.
However everyone is different .
We all know when enough is enough
I just feel sad for all those who don't have options such as Maid
It's only modern life that we allow it , in places.
I think of all people and animals who have sufferers and gone the hard way .
I feel sad for them most fo all..
...even the animals etc who can't take an easy way out , in current times.
Humans are lucky, that medicene has developed enough to create aneatheia etc
We don't realise how lucky we are to even demand it from doctors ....
Imagine if we can't
My great grandfather commjted suicide, likely by hanging ..sadly.
Most of my family have suffered horrendous depression
...and many have died or are dying from dementia and alzeimers
...so I know what's coming , I've see n everything
We even suffer epilepsy and killer migraines which pretty much behave like strokes .
..I have this too...plus more serious illnesses ,
So I know there will be a point when I will say enough...
How I go...i don't know ...
But travelling to dignitas is impossible...so my options are not really available.
I'm in uk, where it's banned...and we can only hope
All I know my favourite is the idea of having meds in the cupboard on stand by ..
..I think they have this in californium or somewhere in usa
You order the liquids and store it for when you want it
However I've often wondered...what if it gets into the wrong hands ..
I wish you well in your health fro as much as you can
But do jot fear ..being chronically ill , even stuck in bed ,
...doesn't mean the end .
@@Morgan-yl3ou you are incredibly strong. God bless you.
Laura was a special person. She was incredibly intelligent, wise, thoughtful, determined, loving, and strong. She acted with grace and love for her family and others. It clear the family experienced pain but respected her fully. Thank you for sharing this important experience for the world. God bless. 🕊️✨
My mum opted for MAID - Medical Aid in Dying
I believe everyone should have the right to die with dignity on their terms at a time stipulated by them.
Beautiful video - Beautiful end
I am 75 years old. I have COPD and a very bad heart. Ive dropped 60 lbs in less than a year. I hv no appetite and eat very little. Im SOB with any activity and tire easily. My house is in order and i am ready to die. Time for me to move on in the universe. Thank you for this video
Peace to you.
I have also mutiple diseases. If dying wouldn't be so hard, I wouldn't be here anymore. But it is difficult to die peacefully. Sadly we often don't have this exit.
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Thank you so much for making this film!
I think this is the greatest thing ever! My father died of Lue Gerrigs Disease and it was the most terrifying way for him to die and the fear in his eyes during his last hours have haunted me for nearly 40 years now as I am now 60 yrs old. He would have e loved the death with dignity! I myself have been fighting cancer for a decade now and I am so afraid of what my end will look like. I live in the U.S and some States have assisted suicide and I am fighting to change our law here in Illinois so that people can also choose their exit paths. We put down our animals who suffer at the end of their life and us humans should be able to choose how we leave these world and most of us choose not to leave in pain and suffering. Everything you did for her was amazing! Even that tumble she took out of her walker was ok because she was laughing and having fun when it happened! Bless all of you and Tysm for sharing this with us all because it’s beautiful and nothing short of AMAZING! Ty Ty ty❤
Beautiful. Thank you for making the film of Laura's choice. Everyone should have the right to end their life in their own home at their discretion without being terminally ill.
Oh my heart. Tears in my eyes, I wish we as a family could have done this for our Mum. My sisters will not agree but to see the person my Mum was and to see her at the end and say things like "Love, I just don't want to be here anymore". Never deny the rights of someone who is of sound mind and wishes to take the route your beautiful Grandmother and Mother did. You are such a very beautiful special family and may whoever you believe in bless you each and every day. Thank you so much for sharing your most beautiful story.
This was a very beautiful film and thanks to all of you who made it. This issue is very close to my heart as I have a terminal illness which will definitely have a very grim end. I feel passionately that we all deserve the right to choose and avoid suffering wherever possible. Thank you Laura for being brave and standing up 🙏🏻💗 from the UK
This was very hard to watch. But so lovingly done. It's hard to imagine what euthanizing on your terms does to your family, but very understandable why she chose to do it. I understand her reasons. It was the right way to go, with loving family surrounding her with peace and love. Her spirit now is free, and free of pain. Love to you both!
When you're ready you're ready and Laura did it with grace, dignity and thought. How brave to face death in the eyes. What a beautiful passing to the other side.
This a very difficult subject, but I’m glad videos are being made about this topic.
Thank you for releasing this ❤🙏
thanks for watching!
This film also taught me to remember that we can not be selfish, I watch my grandmother die and it was hard she struggled to die! This death was so peaceful! Who could ask for more!
Such a beautiful film to honour your mother and grandmother, so touching x
Compassionate and true to herself. Tomorrow I go to be with my dearest friend as she returns from hospital to her living home to be admitted to Hospice. My tears that come now flow from the great appreciation that we were able to spend so many good times together. And in preparation for the inevitable good by. We should all have a better choice. 😔
Totally and utterly agree .Thank you ❤
One thing that the film doesn’t explain is why that old lady lived so alone in a city that is probably 5 hour by plane from Perth. She lived alone in a small apartment.
Why didn’t she live closer to her daughter and grand daughter?
Wonder the same thing?
She did say she had a permanent headache. All the good intentions don’t change poor health.
Only sad part is that she felt rushed because our country couldnt support her choice. If she only had an agreement with her dr that if she got worse they could end her suffering. Then she could of had more time. So our stupid laws actually shortened her life.
Exactly. People are pressured to choose death when they could have some time left to live life. Infuriating.
Thank you for sharing your journey with us. This was sacred and beautiful.
What an incredible and BEAUTIFUL woman Laura was 🫶🏼 Thank you so much to Cathy and Sam for sharing their Mother‘s and Grandmother‘s journey . It has touched the heart of so many. Sending love ❤️and hugs 🫂to you both xxxx
This is the best ‘Death with Dignity’ film I have ever seen, not that there are many, and I feel I saw some version of this before. First, what an honorable way to go Laura! To share the authentic journey. The ups and downs and queries all along the way. I loved seeing the celebrations because it shows how we can honor the living, even under grim circumstances. I love how Laura shared her doubts, thru questions for the staff as well snippets she shared with the family. The hardest piece for me was her saying if she had pills in the cabinet she wouldn’t go yet. And yet, understanding how powerful that option could have been is what I will begin to formulate my advocacy around. Thank you. I also appreciate how Laura let Sam know how that injury affected her and how she does not blame Sam. There is no faster path to self forgiveness than for those who got hurt to release the others responsibility, Laura was a wise grandmother. It is understandable that Sam wanted to lift her grandmothers spirits by a fast push, its what humans with wheels have done for centuries. It’s also natural for a grandchild to want to share their youth with their grandparent. What happened was simply an accident and the best thing Sam can do to honor her grandmother is learn how to self forgive, not just in this incident but throughout life. It’s an important part of growing to our fullest potential. ❤The place that Kathy was in was definitely the most difficult, after Laura, in that you honored your mother in every way possible. Even through the most difficult circumstances. To be supportive of your mother, and daughter, throughout. I honor the balancing position you held through out it all. ❤Thanks to all the friends that shared how to do this, because it will be done again, with grace, with many lessons learned in this film. Much gratitude to Switzerland for being so refreshingly progressive and humane with their laws. And to the documentary team that pulled it together in a manner that will impact the future of many people who want to die with dignity. I am so grateful to you all.❤❤❤
Are you able to recommend other films on the topic?
I agree this lady was using her last breath to say how wonderful this program is
@@jbeauty4150 There’s several on you tube, I think Roger Harms is one,, search death by dignity
This is sad but beautiful at the same time. ❤
If Laura's granddaughter is reading this.
Please don't feel that you were to blame in any way at all on your trip.
When you were pushing your Grandma in the wheelchair she was so happy.
Her laughing and smiling made me do the same. ❤
I fully support what Laura chose to do, but none of us should have to leave our own country and pay a fortune to do so as well.
Thank you for sharing. Xx
My mother made that choice one month ago. I am so glad it was available for her in our own town. Although she found out only one month before she had a generalised cancer, she had no pain but could no longer do anything by her own which made her take that decision. You don't need to be in awful pain to be elligible for MAID here. When you are soon to die and won't regain your autonomy and can't bear loosing it, you can receive MAID. Even if watching someone take their last breath is hard it allowed us to live very precious time together before. I got the chance to thank my mother, tell her many times I loved her (same for my sisters), she got to leave us a vocal message because we wanted to hear her voice often after her departure. I got to lay in bed with her, etc. So many warm, loving moments we got to share. That's some privilege when you know how much time exactly you have left together. That said, I appreciated the video of Laura's choice.
Beautiful!!!! Thank you, i couldnt agree more.🙃🙏🙏🎶🎶🇿🇦
Heartbreaking yet beautiful 😢
Best film ever! Thank you.
Just wow beautiful heartbreaking and inspiring. What a lady and her amazing family. It was an honour to watch 😢 ❤
You did a great job honoring and sharing your grandmother with this documentary
She had her wish. My heart goes out to her granddaughter. Her grandmother deteriorated after the fall, but was enjoying the time with her She doesn't have to feel any guilt but, from my own life experiences, Im sure she always will carry it. May God heal her heart and give her peace of mind.
Thank you for sharing your awesome Laura with us. Such a beautiful film. Rest well Laura.
So beautifully and honestly recorded. There also needs to be a discussion about those with advanced dementia who have had no choice and have no quality of life left.
I work in a dementia facility and I couldn't agree more.
It is so horrible to witness. This is happening with a neighbor of mine. Not eating or drinking, completely withering away and just last year was the life of the party. 💔
Very powerful film that is a beautiful legacy. Such a quick & peaceful way to leave this world surrounded by family and love. I feel deeply for the daughter & especially the grand daughter. A very difficult event to try to navigate. Your dignity, grace and selflessness to be present was very touching
This is the loveliest film about a family full of love for each that they can talk about something that most of us don’t really want to talk about and knowing when your going gives your family a chances to say goodbye in such a beautiful way to go knowing how much you where loved it’s the peaceful Loving way to go ❤
By sharing (so beautifully and perfectly) she has/you have, done a great service to humanity.
Cheers to the ones we've lost, cheers to the ones we've stand with us and cheers to the ones we've yet to meet!Rest in peace yall
Beautifully filmed. Thank you for sharing this.
You did a great job for your nana
You gave her memories with you in your trip
This was a beautiful film, but hard to watch. i am so glad Laura got to die, the way she wanted, without suffering. 2 years ago my 59 year old friend, who lived in the Pennsyvlania, traveled to Switzerland to end her life. She didn't tell any of her friends and her sister had no idea either. It broke my heart that she went there alone and didn't confide in anyone, who could accompany her, but maybe that was the only way she could do what she wanted to do. I think of you every day M.
Would it have been better if she told everybody? Or would you have felt better if she told you as a friend. I am very sick and I have the green light from a Swiss organization, but I don't know how to say best my good byes so it is least traumatic for my friends and family. Do you have any insights for me please? Thank you for sharing your story. I am sorry for your loss.
That would be tough wow maybe she didn’t want to hurt anyone it’s strange to me that they let her do it herself
@@LiLaLizzy8 I wish she would have confided in one of us and one of her friends could have at least accompanied her. I was heartbroken to think how she went to Switzerland alone and had no one with her who loved her. But maybe it was the only way she could bring herself to do it? A question that we will never get an answer to.
I am very sorry you are so sick and wish there was a miracle for you. I feel like it would be good to confide in one friend, who you will feel support you and be there for you, if that is what you want, of course. I do feel like my friend maybe felt that if someone she loved had been with her, they would have tried to talk her "out of it", or perhaps she wouldn't have been able to go through with it. I can understand it, if someone feels this way. In that case, I think it would be nice to maybe record a video and explain to your close friends why are are doing it the way you are? Of course on the other hand, no one is obligated to explain themselves??? What bothers me is the most is that she didn't die with a loved person by her side. But maybe that is because that is what I would want!????? Wishing you the very best and I hope you have supportive, loving people in your life, who you can trust. x
@@anjab6073 Thank you so much for your long and thoughtful answer. It means a lot to me. Also thanks for your empathy. I think she might have been worried that someone would have stopped her. The Swiss Organization I am a member of told me that people have been hospitalized against their will, maybe she was scared of that. The organization recommends being careful, but still to confide in friends and family and say good byes. Like you, I would wish that my family and friends would accompany me, but it is very difficult. Most think it is a very egoistic way to go and they want me to keep on living. Also my mother is very Christian, and the thought of her daughter commiting suicide is very difficult for her.
@@LiLaLizzy8 I am so sorry you are going through this. I can understand how hard it must be for your mother. Parents should not outlive their children. But no one should have to suffer at the end of their life. In the end, we should each be able to do things on our terms and hopefully those we love will support us, even if it isn't a path that they would choose. Wishing you all the very best and hope you find the right path, for you.
Wonderful to see someone have so much dignity and the choice to end their life when they choose.❤and with so much love ❤
How brave you are Laura for taking control of your right to leave this world your own way with peace, love and dignity.
Cathy and Sam, you did a beautiful job in honouring your mother / grandmother in every way possible.
I nursed my mother to her last breath, it was the most heartbreaking moment of my life but the resilience it gave me was ten fold.
I miss her every single day.
I wish you love and light 🤍
My worry is if the law is passed, elderly people will feel they should do it so they won't be a burden on their families. xx
What's wrong with not wanting to be a burden. i think people who are fearful of death are in denial about this subject.
It’s important for people to help each other. To give and receive. We’re not meant to be no bother to anyone.
God does not want us to commit suicide.
That is your own respectable opinion.
For me there is nothing controversial about Laura's choice. It is compassionate, humane dying. I only wish it could be my choice too, but unfortunately that choice is not available in California and I cannot afford to go to Switzerland.
We do have medical assisted death here in California but only for people who are terminal. As of April 2024, a new bill has been proposed to offer it to others beyond just terminal diagnosis.
@@stacyholmes9669 Yes, 10 States, including California, and the District of Columbia currently have laws recognizing medical assistance in dying ("MAID") for the terminally ill who have been given a a prognosis of six months or less to live and who have mental capacity for decision making. If a person qualifies for hospice and has mental capacity, they qualify for MAID.
I have not heard about the new California April 2024 bill proposal. Can you provide additional information? Thanks.
We don't have assisted dying in the uk
As yet
We lobby every year for it
To support a person to die
With dignity choice,
I personally have a interest in this law to pass
A few of my family members suffered tremendously before death
Some for years
It is the persons choice no others
God bless ❤
Why do they need someone to help them
@@bebekelly4407 Have you never been sick and needed a little bedside help? Apparently not. But some of us have, and would appreciate a little help. And not only in sickness, but when life is complete.
What a beautiful tribute to Laura, at great personal pain and then acceptance for Cathy and Sam. One of the greatest gifts we can give those that we love is acceptance for their own desires of the heart. May God bless you both
My mother passed December 16th 2023 I wasn’t aware she had been taken to hospital and she had a dnr I also wasn’t aware of so I didn’t get to say goodbye I wish I could of had a moment like this before she left it was so beautiful relaxed and peaceful.
I bet that granddaughter feels so guilty. You can see the ladies descent after the accident.
She was so immature and silly! Who does that? She saw the path was full of pebbles and those walkers aren’t made for speed for obvious reasons
I wonder if she sustained a traumatic brain injury that wasn’t detected.That often can lead to serious demise if not treated properly.
This had me in tears start to finish, what a brave lady.
Laura was a strong ,intelligent and inspirational woman who knew what she wanted . It’s a Shame she had to travel to Switzerland to get the result she was looking for . Australia really needs to move with the times and be like Switzerland . I hope this film can make a difference to Australian laws . There are people who are suffering in terrible incurable pain and would like to make the same choice Laura has made, instead Aust laws message is suffer til the end… that is so wrong .. Thank you Laura! bless your soul ❤
I think this is a great option when a person is ready to make their exit.
I don’t see this as controversial at all. This is how I want to make my exit as I don’t want to be burden to anyone not even for a moment. I feel that this is a dignified way to go.
Thank you for the film. I see it from a totally different perspective. I know my whole family are in the save hands of the Lord God Almighty and we have nothing to fear.
That beautiful swan at the end was her Grandma giving her comfort & letting her know she's okay in heaven ❤
I hope I'll get to choose too. Thank you for helping everybody to have their choice.
It is definitely hard for the family, but Laura decides to leave on her terms, everybody should have that choice, to not die alone 😔
I absolutely loved this beautiful documentary. RIP Grandma.
I completely support the right to choose. I do think it is incredibly hard on the family especially if the family member is not terminally ill. Something for the person making the choice to consider.
I am a Texas Granny, and I love this Granddaughter. My granddaughter and I are very close. I can see myself planning a quiet death, but I wouldn't ever ask my daughter or granddaughters to do this. There are nurses for that.
I am not in favor of this. I sincerely am concerned about abuses, such as the state deciding eventually, whom should die and whom can live! We already permit that with millions upon millions of abortions. I have family member who are physicians. I am aware of the many drugs doctors can give the dying so they can be pain fee. This lady in particular is fit enough to go on long walks etc. she is obviously much loved and respected by family members. Sad, she does not want them to have the pleasure of her company longer. Apart from the reckless grand daughter, whose silliness and lack of forethought, caused an accident! I felt badly for both of them !
Thank you❤
Thank you from Norway to these 3 remarkable women. It's everybody's right to chose to die and fortunately there are places in the world that allows us to make our own decision. Thank you Switzerland.
Hola hello beautiful world God Almighty bless all ❤️i'm 54 yrs young i was aware that at the age of 19 or 20 yrs that death was only a step away!! I told my brother that I wanted to be cremated when my time came !! I almost died 7or 8 times wasn't suppose to be born!!! Was bed written Twice now have several health issues at times I stop breathing and feel like I will pass out I honest always knew life was sooo beautiful and very fragile !!! My dears God is real believe meee he is really don't wait to believe in our father the Creator don't wait to be dieing or death bed !!! Trust me it"s soo important !!! God bless all ❤️🌈❤️🦋
Thank you. You know as do I that death isn't the end. We are eternal beings and that where we spend our eternity matters. I've no issue with dieing this way provided they know Jesus Christ. He'll welcome them home.
Ya, running an old woman in a walker? What the hell were you thinking?
I'm sure most people were thinking the same. But out of respect, we kept quiet. Maybe you should have also.
What are the intention of your comments? It is a moving story of real life. Don't talk if you have nothing to add.
@@khananme blah blah blah
@@anamariainfante7889 blah blah blah
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There is no mention of Faith in this documentary. We all suffer through life, if we choose to preempt God's timing on when we go we're essentially saying 'I know best '
Sad that she involved her daughter and especially her granddaughter. The granddaughter will carry responsibility for her involvement for the rest of her life, a long time to live with the emotional toll that will take. From the start I was amazed at the sheer selfishness of the grandmother. Even the trip to Switzerland at that age was shortsighted and her lovely granddaughter did everything to support her...she in no way has anything to reproach herself for. The grandmother was blessed to have her.
Perfection. Thank you.
Laura...thank you!
Such a wonderful lady and family allowing her to have her wishes. I cried during the whole film. I wish that would be available to anybody that has wishes like she did. Thank you for sharing. From Dayton, Ohio
Is it just me but I find something terribly wrong with this. Just watch the video.....
It's not just you. Something is seriously off here.
I dont like it either
What a selfish act! How horrible for a mother and grandmother to put them through this!
I'm sad that people like you has the nerve to write BS about such a moving and beautiful film.
Thank you so much for this testimony. You are a brave family. Peace.
Amazin n perfect , apart from the hassle of gettin to Switzerland! This is how we should go ... they were all lovely , special people x ♥️
How horrible
Rest in Eternal Love Laura❤
Thank you Sam and Cathy❤
Such a difficult burden to place on your family, especially that lovely young granddaughter. I have
Nothing against suicide for people who choose it, but subjecting your family to your obsession simply is not acceptable to me. And frankly I don’t think it is a good example to set for your family. There are alternatives to making your suicide a huge, problematic event.
What a peaceful and loving end to her life. I believe we should all have this choice and hope to meet her in heaven someday. You were both very much loved by her and your support was a true act of love. Thank You for sharing!
Being sad when someone you love dies, its a natural reaction and aort of healing. Some people try to make light of funerals etc but we must be authentic to how we feel. There is no right or wrong way to grieve. RIP Laura, you are a beautiful kind lady x x x
Was heartbreaking, but the most beautiful movie, with so much love and compassion. Thank you for sharing this brave moment in your story
A beautiful and graceful film.
Beautiful and graceful? Are you kidding?
This incredible documentary both broke my heart and filled it! Such a beautiful film and a subject not discussed nearly enough. Thank you for letting us in. For trusting us. ❤❤❤
She died on her own terms. And I love her for that..❤❤
RIP Laura wherever you are.
Her granddaughter brought me to tears. God bless her.
I have empathy for this family: my only concern is that God does not condone this..We are not to kill others or ourselves..I would not do this, because God is against it.
That's horrible for a mother to do all this, the worst emotional abuse. What a relief when she did pass.
What would have horrible is if she took all of those sleeping pills without telling anybody and ending up a vegetable for her daughter and granddaughter to take care of.
This touched my soul because one has to be so brave to make this decision. Laura was a warrior. Please be happy on your journey Laura. Rest in joyful peace xxx 1:27:03
An Absolutely Amazing Story.
It left me in tears so beautiful and full of compassion.
@6:50 - 2 in 1 walkers/wheelchairs with retractable foot support are widely available now - the wheels are usually 8 inches instead of the typical 6 inches for walkers (go over bumps/cracks more smoothly) - can also use a gait/lift belt as a "seat belt"
My goodness this is so sad 😢
Beautiful in every way.
The Alice in Wonderland party is brilliant!
Beautiful❤
Thank you yes I cried to feel the loss and the courage and love your family shared with us with grace and dignity may it be so for many to follow Laura's example....love to those left behind
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I m crying n crying 😢😢😢😢❤
So touching n beautiful story
That drug cocktail is easily available in many countries.
You don’t have to spend all that money and have to travel to Switzerland.
I can’t imagine their return flight back to Australia. It must have been quite painful and difficult, especially since it was Christmas time.
All that lady Laura needed was that darn bottle. Mrs Henckel could have been with us a bit longer.
This was a gorgeous beautiful loving film. Thank you for sharing Laura’s story with us!