Is it normal to mourn over a stranger's death?

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Is it normal to mourn over the suicide/death of a teenager I never knew, who lived in another country? Their death was in 2012, and I just read into their whole life and unfortunate struggle. It's been in the back of my mind for the past couple of days. I wouldn't say it's consuming me, or affecting my judgment, but I wish I could have been there to say I care before they ended it all. Could it be because I have a close friend who faced the same struggle and almost met the same fate?

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Based on 10 votes (8 yes)
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  • captain_redclaw
    6 years ago

    it just means your a little more compassionate than most. i for one am pro suicide so i cant say weather or not she did the right thing because my judgment is biased.

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  • [Old Memory]
    6 years ago

    It means that you have love and compassion in your heart. Its a good thing. <3

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  • mozemyrose
    6 years ago

    what captain_redclaw said.... you just have a bigger heart than most. soo it is unusual this day and age unfortunatly... but a good thing i think <3
    dont be toooo hard on yoursself... guilt is a stage of grief. just remember that.

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  • DestinedJedi87
    6 years ago

    I still mourn over the children at Newtown. You are not alone.

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