Carolina Arruda suffers from bilateral trigeminal neuralgia, a condition which affects the trigeminal nerve that transmits signals from the face to the brain. The illness generates a pain, which she compares to be shocked with 200 volts, on both sides of her face. Chewing food, brushing the teeth, drinking and simply sneezing can cause pain.
Carolina Arruda said that her 'decision to have euthanasia was the hardest decision and, at the same time, the clearest for me.' The practice is banned in Brazil but allowed in Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain and all six states of Australia
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Carolina Arruda said that her 'decision to have euthanasia was the hardest decision and, at the same time, the clearest for me.' The practice is banned in Brazil but allowed in Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain and all six states of Australia
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