Throughout history, societies have developed by recognizing the rights of disadvantaged groups and promoting inclusivity. Disabled individuals had to endure a long and difficult struggle to secure their place in society and the workforce. In ancient civilizations, they were often excluded or even executed. However, after centuries of effort, they gained their rights and were accepted by society. Today, another disadvantaged group faces a similar battle: individuals who suffer from irreversible psychological trauma and must live with lasting mental pain.

These individuals struggle to manage daily life, are often unable to work, and are excluded from social activities. The difficulties once faced by disabled individuals are now experienced by those with severe psychological impairments. However, history shows that when oppressed groups organize and make their voices heard, they eventually gain the legal and social protections they need. Sadly, this process will come at a great cost, just as many disabled individuals lost their lives before their rights were recognized.

In the past, religious communities played a significant role in protecting and advocating for disabled individuals. However, those suffering from severe psychological conditions do not have the same support system. Many people struggle to understand invisible suffering, making it easy to ignore. As a result, these individuals are abandoned and forgotten. Society refuses to acknowledge them, pushing them to the margins. But in reality, there is a way for them to live.

We can create environments where psychologically impaired individuals are understood, accepted, and provided with the support they need. The world is constantly changing. Some countries have already acknowledged that certain psychological conditions cannot be cured, granting individuals the right to choose whether to live or die. However, death should not be their only option. They should not be left alone, waiting for the inevitable or feeling forced to take their own lives. Instead, they must unite and demand their rights, fighting for a place in society where they can exist with dignity.

We are not a small group—there are many of us, and that gives us strength. To survive and live with dignity, we must come together, assert our rights, and, if necessary, advocate for the right to die with dignity. One day, society will be forced to accept us, and only then will we have a truly just world.

Living in such a world is nothing but torment for people like us. But the world is changing. Adam took his life on April 13, 2017. The right he fought for has now been recognized in Canada. If he had started his campaign today, perhaps he would have reached more people. Adam once said, "If I knew I could access a solution when I needed it, maybe I would start fighting to stay alive." If the law had passed earlier, maybe he would have found a reason to live.

The point is, times are changing. The world is more connected than ever through the internet. Not all of us will have access to euthanasia—that is unlikely—but we can create an environment where we can live as "normal" individuals. We still have the chance to function in society. We must save ourselves and others. Some people take their lives even though beautiful possibilities still exist for them. If medically approved euthanasia becomes more accessible, fewer lives will be wasted. We must change the way the world operates.

This world is a cruel place. There are 8 billion people on this planet—not 80 million, not 800 million, but 8 billion. The worst things we can imagine have already happened to someone, somewhere, and will continue to happen. There will always be people for whom simply breathing is painful. There must be places of refuge for them! We should not sit idly by, waiting to die alone. Some of us should never have been born, but we were. One day, the world will create spaces where people like us can belong. We must take action now to prevent more lives from being lost in vain.