During my brief exchange with Ian prior to his passing, I shared with him my own reasons for considering ending my life i.e. having had 'a completed life'.

Ian's reasons included a lack of employment and associated income which would result in his becoming 'poor' and thus not able to take care of himself and his family. I disagree with this reasoning, arguing that I do not believe that these are 'acceptable' reasons for ending one's life.

Yet I do understand that many people have not prepared financially for post-employment life and feel the financial constraints very keenly.      I also disagree with his use of the term 'self-deliverance'. I can understand why he chose it but I do not feel comfortable using that phrase for my own actions. We need to let the lawyers and medical fraternity create the best definition for our decision and processes.