My friend Scott

[NT!]

TSC,

assuming you want to be with your friends, my guess is you won't be the only one there crying uncontrollably. sometimes there's not much else you can do, and it's ok.

[MissT74]

It's OK to cry. It's healthy to cry. Do it.

My condolences to you.

T

[ThaSaltCracka]

I just don't want to experience those emotions.

[Aces McGee]

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nothing wrong with crying dude

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Quoted for truth. In fact, it wouldn't surprise me if the emotional release made you feel a little bit better.

You're going through so much already, as it is. Try not to let concerns about how you're going to react add more of a burden on yourself.

Hang in there, man.

-McGee

[SimonBarSinister]

Hang in there brother, My thoughts and prayers are with you and everyone affected by this horrible loss. May God Bless All of You. RIP Scott

[private joker]

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I just don't want to experience those emotions.

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They're very cathartic, therapeutic, and will help you in the long run. It's senseless to fight them and counter-productive to bury them.

[mondo]

TSC,

My deep condolences.... sudden loss is very upsetting. My sister's best friend lost her younger brother in the same way. Being with other people who are suffering the same sense of profound loss and shock WILL be helpful. There is no shame in crying.... it is a perfectly natural and healthy reaction to trauma. The people who don't cry are the ones you need to keep an eye on.

May peace be with you, mondo

[SomethingClever]

Oh my god, that's terrible.

I'm sorry for your loss, John.

Edit: Jesus, I just read further and saw that it was Kerssens. I just met him at Brewfest, he seemed like a great guy.

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[SomethingClever]

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His roomates are having a gathering at their house and quite frankly I am scared shitless that once I get there I will break down and cry.

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Absolutely nothing wrong with this. You should go, I think you'll be glad you did.

[MattSuspect]

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He didn't leave a note, but w/o getting into details it appears he had been contemplating this for a few months.



I have to confess, I have suddenly been overcome with a great amount of fear. Up until now I have been 200 miles away from this incident, tucked away in my protective shield that is Portland. However tomorrow I am driving up to Seattle to spend time with my parents, and to see friends. His roomates are having a gathering at their house and quite frankly I am scared shitless that once I get there I will break down and cry. I almost want to stay at my parents house and not leave all weekend. This has been hard enough for me, but I can't imagine what it has been like for those right there. I don't know if I can bear to see their faces, which will undoubtabely be grief stricken.

This really really sucks. I have almost broken down crying numerous times today thinking about this.

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Dude, nothing wrong with crying. It gets overwhelming, and it's fine to let yourself go.