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Warning: This article contains discussion of eating disorders and depression which some readers may find distressing
The boyfriend of the 34-year-old woman who planned to die by euthanasia on her birthday has paid a heartbreaking tribute to her.
Despite being physically healthy, Jolanda Fun, who hails from North Brabant in the Netherlands, made the decision to intentionally end her life due to psychiatric problems.
Jolanda planned to die by euthanasia on her 34th birthday yesterday (25 April) and previously opened up about her reasons as to why she wanted to go through the process of a doctor-assisted death.
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She revealed that she has spent years struggling with her mental health and suffered with suffered with an eating disorder, recurrent depression, autism as well as mild learning difficulties.
Jolanda, who was diagnosed at the age of 22, explained that every social situation feels like 'dark, overstimulation, chaos in my head, loneliness'.
"Most of the time I just feel really sh*tty," she revealed to the Times. "Sad, down, gloomy. People don’t see it, because that’s the mask I put on and that’s what you learn to do in life."
In the interview, Jolanda explained that she was in a relationship with a 51-year-old man and revealed that he 'knew from the beginning that this would be coming'.
"But he really wants to have a good time together, and he still wants to," she added.
According to MailOnline, Jolanda's boyfriend, Peter Silvius, uploaded a heartfelt message to his partner on Facebook.
The statement began: "Sweet Jolanda. This is your day, the day of your birthday and the day your wish comes true, a day with two sides."
He continued: "Will miss you a lot as you start your final journey to a place where you will find your peace and have no more pain.
"Love you, you always in my heart have a good last journey and see you later xx."
Jolanda's Facebook account then replied to Peter's post, writing 'Thnkx darling' and, according to the outlet, she hasn't posted since.
Shortly after uploading his initial tribute to Jolanda, Peter reposted a quote which seemed to be another message to her.
"I've never loved anyone like I love you. I cry over you," the Instagram quote page read.
"No matter what you do, I cannot fall out of love with you. I cannot bring myself to forget you."
It concluded: "I've never missed anyone as much as I miss you. No one in this world means to me as much as you do."
If you're experiencing distressing thoughts and feelings, the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is there to support you. They're open from 5pm–midnight, 365 days a year. Their national number is 0800 58 58 58 and they also have a webchat service if you're not comfortable talking on the phone.
