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That is indeed a deeply heartbreaking and frightening story. It's a chilling reminder of how chronic illness saps a person's freedom, infantilizing him/her and dissolving his/her interpersonal boundaries.
It's especially poignant because it's much more far reaching than the cryonics issue. Members of the study cohort for my treatment have faced similar resistance in their efforts to implement the cure (which, although not costly, is difficult, demanding and counterintuitive). I got a taste of it while I was getting my degree at the University--working hard to get good grades stressed me out too much, according to my concerned loved one.
My hunch that it was the spouse turned out to be right, too. It's shocking that someone as close and trustworthy as a spouse would refuse to honor what are clearly your wishes and disrespect your judgement to that degree. It's a wakeup call to come to terms with how and why we arrange our relationships the way we do.
[Posted by: shegeek at January 28, 2009 2:38 AM]
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