The day I was diagnosed with motor neurone disease, I knew my life would end with euthanasia
I chose to die at 44 because ALS (motor neurone disease) left me paralysed. I still loved my life, even to the last day.
It all started in December 2023, when I lost strength in my right arm, and my pinky finger was going in all directions. I went to see my GP and did physiotherapy because they thought it was a nerve blockage.
After no change, I asked for an appointment with a neurologist. It was eventually revealed that it was much more serious and in April the next year, I was diagnosed with ALS at 41 years old. That meant my muscles would eventually degenerate, leading to paralysis; it was also terminal.
It was a shock. I had to lie down for 10 minutes, and after that it was one step after another. I called my family and friends. Everyone was speechless.
