First of all, the aspect of irremediability is essential. It can’t be ignored. When I say I wanted to stop suffering, that was exactly what I wanted. So I went to the emergency room to get help. I called the Suicide Prevention Centre. Do you know what? My suffering decreased. I’m here today in front of you, alive, and I’m fine. You could have said: it’s fixable, but while we’re at it, let’s go for it. That is not reality. It’s not the same for someone with cancer whose death is predictable.
On May 26th, 2022. See this statement in context.