Romy made unique, bittersweet preparations for her death, from designing “life sucks” T-shirts for her loved ones to choosing a dress for her funeral (3/21)

As per Dutch law, doctors are expected to receive the patient’s final consent before proceeding. So when the doctor stepped up to administer the lethal injection and asked, “Are you sure?”, Romy felt her answer shifting.

With her heart racing and tears streaming down her face, she said no.

Just hours after she said goodbye to her friends and family, she sent them a message saying she decided not to go through with it.

“Dear all, I have changed my mind at the last minute and will not die today. Sorry for the panic I may have caused you,” she said.