Hi Carla,

I agree with you.

None of us need to be indiscriminately handing out unsolicited advice to others; especially when it involves something so personal and intimate as ending one's life.

In this case, the friend in question did ask for advice on this matter; and from more people than just Alex and me.

Alex and I chose to respond, not from a desire to push unwanted guidance upon this individual, but BECAUSE this person asked for information from our own experiences.

We prepared this response because help was requested. Many others answered the call, as well.

I trust that this person will now use the information that we and others shared; weigh it in the balance of their own heart-felt truths and according to the feelings they are having in their unique experience; and make a decision.

We posted this letter on our website because we felt inspired to do so. It was kindly picked up by Spirit Library (and others) and published.

If you disagree with anything that's been said here, I respect your right to do so.

Thanks for your comments.

Dan