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CaliforniaPeggy

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2. My heart goes out to your 50 year friend and former lover, my dear 3Hotdogs . . .

Reply to 3Hotdogs (Original post)

Sun Jun 7, 2026, 12:15 AM

Jun 7

That is an awful diagnosis. There are not many that are that bad.

Does she live in a state that permits assisted suicide? I know Oregon has it and it can bring peace, knowing that the horror can be avoided.

My thoughts are with you both.

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50 year friend and former lover had her diagnosis of A.L.S. confirmed. [View all] 3Hotdogs Jun 7 OP

That's terrible Laurelin Jun 7 #1

My heart goes out to your 50 year friend and former lover, my dear 3Hotdogs . . . CaliforniaPeggy Jun 7 #2

She lives in PA. No assisted suicide. Most, if not all states that have it, require a 6 month residence before 3Hotdogs Jun 7 #10

Sending your friend kind thought and sending you hugs. MLAA Jun 7 #3

Is she a veteran? Shellback Squid Jun 7 #4

Good question! VA works! marble falls Jun 7 #7

No.Neither her nor her husband. Would the VA have facilitated assisted suicide? 3Hotdogs Jun 7 #11

no, I don't believe so, friend had ALS about 20 years ago and as a veteran they really stepped up to the plate Shellback Squid Jun 7 #13

I remember you telling us about her and the diagnosis you both feared. I hate this news for both of you Deuxcents Jun 7 #5

There's still hope. I'll be praying and vibeing for you both. marble falls Jun 7 #6

My heart goes out to your friend and to you. May she have the best life she LoisB Jun 7 #8

Tough one, 3Hotdogs.. Permanut Jun 7 #9

i'm so sorry. mopinko Jun 7 #12