Is it normal that chester bennington's death is affecting me to the core?

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I am a girl in her 20s. I have never met him or attended any concert coz they never came to my country. But the thing is I somewhat owe my life to linkin park, in my early age I was In depression and nothing was going well, be it family school.. non at all. All the strength I got was from their songs and that was what kept me going even at a point where I was suicidal because of the abusive nature of my father.
the day I came to know My heart was pounding hoping it to be a hoax but it was not. Its been 3 days and sometime I am normal but sometime I completely loose it and start crying. I was obsessed with the band specially with chester and idolised him coz he too had made it through so much trouble in his life. Its very hard for me to digest the fact that he is no more.

If you could help me with suggestions how to calm myself down it would be great :)

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  • Itiswhatitisfuxkwhatitwas
    6 years ago

    The news of #ChesterBennington's death by suicide, opened up a whirlwind of emotions for me. While some don't understand how I can mourn over a person I didn't personally know. Those who really truly know the raw me! Know that there are certain bands I hold very close to my heart! & With good reason. From a young age, music has been my therapist! Lyrics have been my feelings. I am & will aways be heartbroken over this tragic event! What most people don't understand is that being suicidal isn't a choice. It's a horrible fucking disease! It's a constant battle against yourself! It's your mind working against you! & While I am extremely upset & heartbroken that he let that demon win; I understand that this was the only way to get peace within himself! & Unlike those who do not understand or throw around the word "coward" #ChesterBennington was everything but a coward! This man is & always will be a hero of mine! His voice & his lyrics keep me alive in times where I wanted to take mine! He wanted to bring positivity/change for the better to this world! He did just that, not only with his music but unfortunately also by taking his life. This whole world is now more aware of this horrible disease.
    #RIPChester #Suicideperventionawareness #Seeyouontheotherside #Onemorelight #Yourlifematteredmorethanyouknow #FuckSuicide

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      6 years ago

      It was beautifully written & I could not agree more ❤❤❤❤

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      • Itiswhatitisfuxkwhatitwas
        6 years ago

        Thank you! ☺

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  • Cuntsiclestick
    6 years ago

    On Friday when my boyfriend and I went to a few shops to buy the new amiibo figures, we listened to Chester's music. Mostly his stuff from Linkin Park and some stuff from STP and Dead By Sunrise. It was fun. As I listened to their songs, it brought back memories both bad and good. (When Leave Out All The Rest started playing I got a bit teary eyed because I had a good memory attached to it.) It was fun. But anyway, this is one of those things that only time will heal up.
    :)

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      6 years ago

      That song!
      "When my times comes forget the wrong that I've done " ❤
      Breaks me to the core tho

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      • Cuntsiclestick
        6 years ago

        It's a good song. I remember when it came out people were bashing it because they changed. I'll admit the only album of theirs I haven't listened to is The Hunting Party. I might give it a go.

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  • yjing
    6 years ago

    Chester was abused too by his father and looks like he and Chris Cornell, who also did a lot exposing children abuse through his wife and his association, were working in exposing something big. I m affected in a similar way about Cornell. I believe they were killed. Please remember him and try to keep him alive standing for his cause. We need to Stay strong in this time and hold on to those values they were trying to teach and defend.

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    • JonathanOo
      6 years ago

      Salient points. I agree whole heartedly, its sad such great musicians are gone:( I guess its back to Breaking Benjamin now

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      6 years ago

      You're right I too think something is wrong with what happened. He made it out of his most difficult days but then suddendly this news cracks me up a bit

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  • AntiArchon
    6 years ago

    same, my friends think i'm overreacting but LP were a big part of my childhood and they were my favorite band.. plus i'm suicidal too and learning Chester lost the battle just broke my heart..:c

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  • [Old Memory]
    6 years ago

    Who's the jerk downvoting good advice? Grow up!

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  • yoyoza
    6 years ago

    I think it's perfectly normal to feel upset or depressed because of his death, especially if you felt that his work helped you out of difficult situations. What's great about an artist is that while his physical body is gone, his soul and life live on through the music he wrote. His emotions, his troubles, and his triumphs live on through his music, and I think that's consoling (at least, it was to me). I wish you the best :)

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      6 years ago

      Yes. It did, a lot. Many of my friends think I am exaggerating with this but m not.. eventhough I never met him I feel for him. God I was crazy about the band!

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  • [Old Memory]
    6 years ago

    I understand. When MJ passed away I was devastated. Still can't listen to his songs without crying.
    Try to focus on other stuff and pray for him. He made his choice.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      6 years ago

      Yes exactly! Whenever I try and listen to the songs its makes me very sad 😢

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    • The_Great_Flatuloso
      6 years ago

      The young boys he used to have "sleep overs" with are devastated as well.

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      • [Old Memory]
        6 years ago

        It was proved he never touched those kids. Show some respect.

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  • Carlton03
    6 years ago

    Best advice though is that time will heal this, try be patient:-)

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  • xfg52
    6 years ago

    I was depressed when Michael Jackson died. He taught me so much about children.

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    • xneonkittyx
      6 years ago

      Omg 😂😂😂

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  • pizzabrowniesushi
    6 years ago

    This is totally normal. I totally felt this way about carrie fisher,her book help me get clean and sober.I also felt sad when prince died because his music was such a big part of my life.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      6 years ago

      Yeah I remember about prince. It was so tragic😢

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  • Carlton03
    6 years ago

    Also congrats to the site displaying attempted help when they detected the word suicide, hats off to the site, a platform for help from fellow members and automatically displaying that help message, great website

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  • Carlton03
    6 years ago

    Play your favourite song on the anniversary of the date he passed away, perhaps print a poster and pin it up on your bedroom wall, fell sorry for you and wish I could help further, it is sad news, god I love in the end, IN THE END IT DOESNT EVEN MATTER!!!!!!! with that beat, wish I could help further

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      6 years ago

      Thank you so much for understanding me. Its means a lot 😙

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      • Carlton03
        6 years ago

        No problems 😗😗😗😗😊😊😊😊

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  • LGK1
    6 years ago

    They were scheduled to come to my city next month. Kinda spoopy

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  • xfg52
    6 years ago

    They only had the one good song.

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    • LGK1
      6 years ago

      Their songs were funny. CRAAAWLIING IIIN MYY SKIIN

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  • anaesthetize
    6 years ago

    ahhh!!!! are you a 13yo lil girl.. that's absolutely normal for a LP supporter to get affected with chester death!!!
    i am also affected but i don't ask on social sites there are more bigger issues in the world ...you know 5,500 children die in Eastern and Southern Africa every day but who gets affected no one!!!

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      6 years ago

      Thank you for your input.

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      • anaesthetize
        6 years ago

        welcome !! :) and be happy

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