@dgp. We're kind of hitting that area where we have decide whether or not it's ethical to save people from themselves. Personally, i believe that she's giving up the chance at a long and enjoyable life for a lie, but this is her life, not mine. I'm big on the idea that people should be able to do whatever they want, with the caveat that the action doesn't adversely effect the lives of others. I know this opens issues concerning right-to-die, mental health, and the feelings of the loved ones she's leaving behind, but that's life.
With regards to the Automatic disassociation, i remember how visiting a JW in the hospital with an elder and being told to wait outside of the room because the sick JW was going to explain to the elder what was going on. As a JW, I remember being irritated at the idea of having to 'brief' someone who had no financial or emotional stake on the procedures i would be undergoing. Just give me my card and a prayer and get out of here.
