Dutch doctors euthanized an autistic teen. Why some say that should be a ‘wake-up call’ for Canada

https://nationalpost.com/news/the-dutch-have-euthanized-autistic-teens-canada-maid-mental-illness

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obelisk_complex@piefed.ca · 4 pts · 160d

If this were offered when I were a child, I'd have done it. The thought makes me sad, now.

Rambomst@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 160d

I have a friend who has severe autism, bipolar disorder, and a number of other things. His early life was very rough, school was not nice to him. Once we left high school, it took him a few years but he's made a nice life for himself, something he finds comfort in, he's happy most days.

Reading this article makes me feel like these younger people haven't been given enough of a chance to really experience life and what could be for them.

Granted I have a sample size of one.

Spacehooks@reddthat.com · 3 pts · 160d

I didn't know any place had assisted suicide but he was 18. What % is actually happy. If I wasnt playing rts are watching anime I was moody.