Are You Afraid Of Dying? | Can Ask Meh?

“Are you afraid of dying?”

Do you find it hard to start a conversation about end-of-life matters with your loved ones? On this episode of ‘Can Ask Meh?’, our profiles share their views on death.

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Thanks Kek Yong, Serene and Ramah for sharing your story with us! To find out more about Advance Care Planning (ACP) visit bit.ly/AICACP

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[carpe.diem]

The 1st woman's answer is really good. I've seen people who died in pain . Wish people can leave the world in peaceful way

[nancekl]

My mom died peacefully in her sleep a month ago. It was exactly what I prayed for. She was diagnosed with end stage cancer and given months to live. Despite not having any advanced care planning, it wasn't a difficult decision for the family to opt for no treatment, given her age and other ailments. She was comfortable, with little pain and surrounded by loved ones at home. There was no life support machine, feeding tube, or IV drip. That's a good way to go.

[rafiq]

End of life discussion should be as simple as a dinner conversation.
It should take place when everyone is healthy and not emotionally swayed.

[GEISHAGAMING]

I don't wanna die slowly and painful, don't wanna be a burden for anyone, I hope when the time is come it could be fast and simple.

[firdaus]

I pray that Serene lives a long and fruitful life

[JadeHareRowU]

I like this kind of meaningful question, just make us think about our life, and I will start searching in my mind for my own answer when I was listening to others' answers. Also remind us to live our lives to the fullest, love and appreciate your loves one while u still can, cause our life is not eternity. We will leave one day. Just like a quote " No ones' tomorrow is promised."

[gotmyonu]

I am not afraid of dying... But I am afraid of my family's support after I gone to after life.

Therefore, it is important to have financial support, assets... Etc for my family.... This is so important.

[espai]

It's a hard decision to face but an ACP is actually something very useful if you get sick. It's a bit different system for my home country but my father is terminally ill and we have already discussed with him what he wants. Actually it takes some of the pressure and guilt off my sibling and I because we don't have to make the decision when it comes, we will follow what my Dad has asked of us.

The aunty who still has bad relationship with her siblings cos of the situation of her father's death ... That's so tragic

[natenel]

I aspire to be as positive, cheerful and considerate as Ms Kek Yong.

[zigzag-iytm]

very important for all of us to have conversations about death and dying while we are still alive, lucid and can make our own decisions.

[sanhan]

OMG, I miss Singapore so much! The accent is so unique.

[recklessdrivinginsingapore]

OGS... you guys have done it again... *runs away sobbing*

[Mmxiii]

I like the last woman’s answer of how a funeral should be carried out. It should be a celebration of life, of how you lived a worthy and loving life, instead of mourning and doing all the “traditional” Buddhist stuff, which they do in every funeral in Vietnam

[jhwx]

OGS should interview an existential therapist. Remember... unless you’re ready to die, you aren’t ready to (really) live.

[tkyap]

Dying yes. Death no. The former can be dragging. The latter is certain.

[normanngai]

It will be also helpful to talk about other aspects of estate planning, like CPF nomination, LPA, will and trust.

[dungtrankhanh]

I love all the answers. They're so adorable. Each of them has their own optimistic energy that motivates me a lot. We will die one day but we can choose our attitude toward it.

[dylan]

the auntie who said hospital her second home ☹️ she's so good vibes

[bereev]

This is amazing, we should all be having more open/honest conversations about death. Especially with the people we're going to leave behind someday.