Posted by jujube on February 2, 2005, at 20:11:34
In reply to she died, posted by Shortelise on February 2, 2005, at 14:23:34
(((Shortelise)))
I am so sorry for you. It is never easy to lose a friend.
I understand your confusion at the state of your emotions. I mean, how can a person feel such strong emotions for someone they have never met IRL? The way I look at it, FWIW, is that an emotional connection is an emotional connection, whether it be IRL or in cyberspace. Human beings are emotional creatures, and we can not help but feel another's pain, be touched by their compassion or be saddened by their passing. Once a connection is made, it is hard to remain distant and unaffected (IMHO anyway).
Although you did not have a chance to write your friend the letter you had intended to write before her passing, perhaps you can write something now and say all the things you would have liked to say. It may prove to be a therapeutic release for you, and may help you deal with your grief and sense of loss.
My thoughts are with you.
Tamara
> My friend died in the wee hours of this morning, my sister's birthday.
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> She was only 45.
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> I am sad.
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> ShortE
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