As a country we all remember either supporting or not supporting the Euthanasia legislation at the 2017 election.
For me the euthanasia subject is now a personal journey I am advocating to have changed as a very dear and special friend of mine is personally affected by not being able to use this legislation to end her own life with the dignity and respect she deserves.
Nicole Martin, a lifelong friend, is suffering from a debilitating disease known as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
Diagnosed at the age of 30, Nicole suffers continuously from this disease, permanently bed ridden, even unable to sit up unaided anymore, with no quality of life whatsoever.
Nicole wishes to use the end-of-life Act so she can die with dignity, no longer suffering, a right every citizen should have but because a doctor cannot certify that her illness is terminal, she is not able to choose to die with the dignity she deserves. This is wrong and we must change the Act accordingly.
https://petitions.parliament.nz/b74dd41f-cf40-4b70-7095-08dbf776fcb2