Physically healthy 56-year-old is traveling to end her own life – and the reason is heartbreaking

A 56-year-old British woman is flying to Switzerland to end her life at an assisted dying facility following the death of her only son.

According to heartbreaking reports, Wendy Duffy, a former care worker from the West Midlands, UK, is speaking openly on the decision to end her life despite the fact she’s not suffering from any terminal illness or debilitating physical condition.

Wendy has paid £10,000 ($13,500 US) to end her life at Pegasos, a Swiss assisted dying clinic, having been unable to recover following the death of her son Marcus, 23, four years ago.

In an interview conducted with Daily Mail journalist Jenny Johnson days before her planned death, Wendy explained that she was steadfast in her decision.

“I won’t change my mind. I know it’s hard for you, sweetheart,” she said. “It will be hard for everyone. But I want to die, and that’s what I’m going to do. And I’ll have a smile on my face when I do, so please be happy for me. My life; my choice.”