RW Johnson: UK’s historic Assisted Dying vote – a very personal journey

RW Johnson: UK’s historic Assisted Dying vote – a very personal journey

R.W. Johnson shares the harrowing journey of supporting his younger sister, Helen, in her decision to seek assisted dying in Zurich.
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In this deeply personal and poignant account, R.W. Johnson shares the harrowing journey of supporting his younger sister, Helen, in her decision to seek assisted dying in Zurich amidst the relentless agony of alpha antitrypsin deficiency. Through vivid storytelling, Johnson recounts his battles with bureaucratic inefficiency, the emotional toll of fulfilling Helen's final wishes, and the intimate family dynamics surrounding this heart-wrenching chapter. As the UK takes historic steps toward legalizing assisted dying, Johnson reflects on the profound ethical dilemmas and enduring memories of love, loss, and the human right to choose. A must-read for anyone grappling with the complexities of life, death, and autonomy.

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By R.W. Johnson

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