This First Person column was written by Gordon Gibb, who lives in Peterborough, Ont. For more information about CBC’s First Person stories, please see the FAQ.
When Naomi revealed to the family that she was pursuing a medically assisted death, my first thoughts were how my wife would feel. Sherrie and her mother were close, and Naomi’s prognosis was dire. Her brain tumour was entwined around her carotid artery — akin to a ticking time bomb.
Difficult as it was to accept, we both understood why Naomi was choosing the Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) program.
Naomi set her date for Jan 31.
