I wonder if perhaps once one has lived a full life, accomplished enough of what they intended, left a legacy, etc. maybe the vulnerability and dependence becomes less abhorrent.

nostr:nprofile1qqsweargze9awsah26pakwrsecquhxsafw8vyqldym09p7tz2kauwksmj65ks same here, and for me it is the loss of choice that stings.