Imagine waving goodbye to a loved one, thinking they’re off for a relaxing break, only to discover days later they’ve taken their own life at a Swiss assisted dying clinic. That’s the devastating reality for yet another British family, who were left in the dark until goodbye letters began arriving in the post.
Anne, 51, was thought to be heading to Switzerland for a January getaway. But instead, her family began receiving heartbreaking notes, including one to her sister Delia that read: “If you’re reading this, I am no longer here.” Anne had no diagnosed illness and, according to her family, was one of the healthiest people they knew. What she did suffer from, though, was intense grief following the death of her only son—something Delia believes played a huge role in her decision.
