Dr Iron Arc
Into the Unknown
- Feb 10, 2020
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A couple years ago I came across a book that piqued my interest:
Maybe one day I will post scans of it in this thread but for now I'd just like to describe how useful it is. I didn't buy the book for fear of being put on some list but I've read through it in the library without borrowing it in order to not leave a record. I doubt people will care that much if you purchase or borrow this book but you can't be too careful after all.
The book was likely not intended for the suicidal, but for the kind of people who simply like to overprepare their loved ones in the event of a fatal accident or maybe more morbidly, for the terminally ill. Regardless the book does contain a lot of useful information about what one should have in order in the event of their death no matter the cause. It has many checklists to help guide you through all financial, legal, personal, and even digital hurdles you might have to settle before leaving.
I know some of us might not have the luxury of being able to devote all this time to their CTB but I hope it could still be helpful. For those who can though, I'd say it's very worth considering giving this book a read through. Nothing says pro-choice like having all of the information you need and all of your affairs in order so that when you finally make that choice, then you're well and truly ready. If this all still sounds like too much work then fair enough but I simply hope you still find a way to check this book out if you can for the future. You don't have to do everything it says and indeed the book might make a lot of assumptions about how well you must be living life if you even care at all about what happens after yours ends. And hey, if this book causes anyone to decide that suicide just isn't worth it that's okay with me too. I still think it can be helpful to be prepared for any accidental deaths too.
And yes, I'm making this post as a way of officially announcing that I've begun my own plans. I won't lie, it will probably take months but I know in the end it will be worth it (for me at least).
Maybe one day I will post scans of it in this thread but for now I'd just like to describe how useful it is. I didn't buy the book for fear of being put on some list but I've read through it in the library without borrowing it in order to not leave a record. I doubt people will care that much if you purchase or borrow this book but you can't be too careful after all.
The book was likely not intended for the suicidal, but for the kind of people who simply like to overprepare their loved ones in the event of a fatal accident or maybe more morbidly, for the terminally ill. Regardless the book does contain a lot of useful information about what one should have in order in the event of their death no matter the cause. It has many checklists to help guide you through all financial, legal, personal, and even digital hurdles you might have to settle before leaving.
I know some of us might not have the luxury of being able to devote all this time to their CTB but I hope it could still be helpful. For those who can though, I'd say it's very worth considering giving this book a read through. Nothing says pro-choice like having all of the information you need and all of your affairs in order so that when you finally make that choice, then you're well and truly ready. If this all still sounds like too much work then fair enough but I simply hope you still find a way to check this book out if you can for the future. You don't have to do everything it says and indeed the book might make a lot of assumptions about how well you must be living life if you even care at all about what happens after yours ends. And hey, if this book causes anyone to decide that suicide just isn't worth it that's okay with me too. I still think it can be helpful to be prepared for any accidental deaths too.
And yes, I'm making this post as a way of officially announcing that I've begun my own plans. I won't lie, it will probably take months but I know in the end it will be worth it (for me at least).
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