Tragic final plea from mother of 25-year-old woman to stop her from being euthanized today

The mother of 25-year-old Noelia Castillo Ramos, who is set to die by euthanasia today, made a final plea to save her daughter’s life.

It’s a tragic story, and one that could come to a sad end today.

Noelia Castillo Ramos has had a tragic and short life

The 25-year-old has been the victim of three rapes, once by an ex-boyfriend and a gang rape by three boys in 2022, after which she tried to end her own life.

She jumped from the fifth storey of a building in October 2022 after previously overdosing on medication, according to legal documents.

She didn’t die from the fall but was left paraplegic, and has been experiencing severe chronic pain that leaves her with no possibility for improvement in her quality of life, according to her medical records.

Noelia, who is from Barcelona in Spain, has wanted to die for some time and has been ‘very clear’ about her intentions.

From a care home in Barcelona she said: "None of my family is in favour of euthanasia. But what about all the pain I've suffered during all these years,

"The happiness of a father, a mother, or a sister cannot be more important than the life of a daughter."

Even before she put in her request to be allowed to die, she admits that she had ‘always felt alone’ and ‘saw my world as very dark’.

The pain makes everything ‘very difficult’ for her and there is no hope for her to improve.

Speaking to Spanish TV show Y Ahora Sonsoles, Noelia said: "I want to go now in peace and stop suffering, period.”

Noelia’s parents have made objections to the decision

Noelia’s father filed a legal objection to her request to be allowed euthanasia in 2024, claiming her judgment was not sound, and said that the state had an obligation ‘to protect the lives of people, especially the most vulnerable’.

He and his team also argued that Noelia changed her mind about dying a few times.

Still, a judge ruled in her favor and said they had seen ‘no evidence of a scientific or expert character has been presented to contradict the many medical reports which support the decision [to end her life]’.

There have also been appeals made by Noelia’s mom, who has begged her daughter to reconsider.

Yolanda Ramos told Spanish media that she hopes her daughter will change her mind at the last minute, but said she will remain by her side ‘until the very end’.

She also revealed an anonymous letter had been received asking if a donor could give money to help the situation.

Yolanda read that letter, which said: "[Translated from Spanish] I know it's last-minute, but is there any amount of money or support I can offer directly to Noelia and her family to help her postpone her decision?

"Perhaps with a very significant amount of money and support, she could start rebuilding her life little by little."

"I'm willing to offer everything within my power so she can receive the physical and psychological help she needs, no matter the cost.

"In the meantime, tell her I have a large apartment and two cars, and I'm also willing to pay for rent in Barcelona for her and her mother, as well as psychological and psychiatric help."

Addressing her daughter directly, Yolanda said: "Therapists for you, Noelia. These are my final words if you're watching me, just in case. Just in case you want to.

"Honestly, to hear me - because I know you're watching me. The last thing I can do for you is help you come to terms with it.

"If you can come to terms with it, without anyone taking that euthanasia away from you - if you can come to terms with it, and you want to do it, I'm here with you. Just as I'll be there for the bad times, I'll also be there for the very good times."

Noelia’s tragic final interview

Despite these pleas from those closest to her, Noelia has no plans to change her mind.

"None of my family is in favor. I am a pillar of the family," she said.

"I am leaving them suffering. But what about my suffering?”

She said that she wants to ‘die looking pretty’ and will wear her prettiest dress and make-up before the procedure.

She claims she has invited her family to say goodbye, but ultimately wants to be alone in her care home room when she dies.

She will have four pictures with her at the time, one of her painting a portrait of her mother, another of a childhood pet, one from her first day of school, and another from her childhood to remind her of ‘happy’ times in her life.

The law in Spain regarding euthanasia

Spain legalized voluntary euthanasia and assisted dying for citizens five years ago, so long as the criteria are met.

Voluntary euthanasia refers to adults being administered a lethal injection by a doctor, whereas assisted dying is prescription of drugs to a terminally ill person to be administered by the person themselves.

Only those with ‘serious and incurable’ conditions that cause ‘unbearable suffering’ can be eligible.

They must also prove that they can give informed consent to the decision.

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