I dont regret the journey.
Because Ive been so close to death, she recently said.
By 22, she wasgranted approval for euthanasiaby lethal injection.
She made her final preparations, which included painting her nails red and picking out a dress for herfuneral.
Her mother was with her while her brother was waiting in the hospital garden.
The first injection numbs your vein.
The second injection will stop your breathing.
After that you will die quickly,the doctor told her, as quoted byThe Telegraph.
With her heart racing and tears streaming down her face, she said no.
Dear all, I have changed my mind at the last minute and will not die today.
Sorry for the panic I may have caused you, she said.
I dont regret the journey.
Because Ive been so close to death, I see life as something valuable.
This is going to sound crazy: I genuinely enjoyedpaying rent.
It gives my life meaning, she said, laughing, when asked about what gives her hope.
Apart from the Netherlands, euthanasia is also legal inBelgiumandLuxembourg.
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