i mourn the part of myself i lost after learning about his abrupt passing. i fear my inner child had never been able to properly move on from hoping that the boy band who brought her so much joy when nothing else would, would somebody come back together, and it breaks her heart knowing that it will never happen. i mourn for his family, friends, and those who loved him who weren’t able to save him in the way he saved others because he never wanted to be a burden. i, however, sympathize with his ex partner who is probably also left conflicted knowing that her abuser is gone, but there will never be any true justice for her. he will never take be able to take accountability for the harm he caused. it’s all been very tough for me as i have not felt such grief since the lost of my own family member ten years ago and this feels like the same level of dread and heartbreak. my grief feels heavy considering i never knew this person. (2/?)