Sophie Blake
Sophie has secondary breast cancer which has spread to her lungs, liver and pelvic bone.
“Being diagnosed with a terminal disease is devastating enough, but knowing I could potentially suffer a needlessly cruel and horrific death, when millions of people worldwide have the right to choose a dignified end, is inhumane.
I love my life and I don’t want to die, but I also don’t want to suffer when the time comes. Our antiquated laws mean that thousands of people do, year after year, also leaving a devastating impact on the loved ones left behind.
I want to be here for my daughter for as long as I can. But I also want to know that when the time comes, I can have peace of mind.”
For Sophie, an assisted dying law would mean peace of mind at the end of life.