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FamiliarTry403 t1_j8unig9 wrote

Reply to comment by chewbaccawastrainedb in Mozambique pastor dies attempting 40-day Jesus fast - BBC News by UsernameEmanresu22

The rule of 3 is not a definitive rule, the record is 18 days without water

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Flashy_Attitude_1703 t1_j8vthwq wrote

My mother refused to eat or drink when she was 92 and she passed after a week.

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Leifseed t1_j99xys2 wrote

Why'd she do that? Was she just ready to go you think?

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Flashy_Attitude_1703 t1_j9bbtz7 wrote

My mother had Alzheimers, heart problems and other medical issues. Because of her Alzheimers she was in a memory care facility for many years. She was 92 and refused eat or drink. I think she decided it was time. It was decided to let her go rather than force feed her. The staff there kept her as comfortable as possible until she passed and my sister was there for her. Unfortunately I was too late to say goodbye.

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