27-Year-Old Woman Wrote ‘Note Before I Die’ Just One Day Before Losing Her Battle With Cancer

Aug 07, 2019 by apost team

Death is one of those harsh realities about life that nobody wants to face, especially when they're young. Whether it's dealing with the passing of a friend or loved one or dealing with one's own mortality, death is a difficult thing to accept.

The most difficult aspect to accept isn't the fact that we will die. Instead, the most painful and stress-inducing part of the entire concept of mortality is having no idea when one's own death will come.

Most people go through their lives assuming that death doesn't have to be a concern until they are very old and wrinkly. At this point, they will have lived a long and meaningful life and death may not be as scary. 

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However, there are people who aren't fortunate enough to make it until this later age. While there are some things we can do to increase our chances of living a long life such as eating healthy and exercising, there are some external factors that are outside of our control. 

Unlike most young people her age, Holly Butcher had to face the reality of her own mortality. At the young age of 26, Holly was diagnosed with cancer. She wrote her emotions down in a note and shared it online.

This post was full of her own sentiments, thoughts, and feelings about death as well as a list of practical life lessons for others. Unfortunately, Holly passed away within 24 after the post was made. 

Her note for family and friends has now gained worldwide attention. People across the globe are being inspired by her message. She has inspired people to live life to its fullest without regrets and without fears holding them back from experiencing true happiness. 

"I’m 27 now. I don’t want to go. I love my life. I am happy.. I owe that to my loved ones. But the control is out of my hands," she wrote.  "That’s the thing about life; It is fragile, precious and unpredictable and each day is a gift, not a given right," she continued.

You can find the rest of her message below.

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