Zoraya ter Beek, a 28-year-old from the Netherlands, has chosen euthanasia next month despite being physically healthy, sparking global debate. Under Dutch law, euthanasia is permitted for unbearable suffering with no chance of improvement.
Ter Beek, diagnosed with severe depression, autism, and borderline personality disorder, sees it as liberation. Her case has raised ethical concerns about euthanasia for psychiatric patients, with critics arguing it is sometimes granted too readily. She plans to spend her final moments on her sofa and has chosen cremation to ease her boyfriend’s burden.
While she admits some fear, she believes euthanasia offers relief from a life she no longer wishes to endure.
