In many interviews he explained that he was not suicidal, but wanted to end his life on his own terms. He said: “I wouldn't tell anyone else that they should choose death with dignity. My question is: who has the right to tell me that I don't deserve this choice?” (CNN, 2014). She felt that she did not want to subject her family to physical and emotional pain and thought it was her right to make that choice for herself. He said that once he got the recipe in his hands he felt a huge sense of relief (CNN, 2014). He said he felt in control and could move forward with his remaining days and enjoy his family knowing he had a safety net (CNN, 2014). Brittany Maynard ended her life on November 1, 2014 by taking prescription medications for her clients