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For those of us who are having a difficulty coping. I am very upset at this and I think I need some guidance. I never met him but it felt like I knew him.
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Comment by Stephanie Jasmine Marie on December 1, 2009 at 12:51am - My condolences on your mother's passing. This has been a tragic year for all of humanity on numerous levels. It seems as if 2009 was marked or something. As if we're being reminded about our status. It's lovely that Michael's work was helpful in your coping. I'm glad the best thing about him could contribute to someone's life during such a difficult reality. If appropriate, please accept my wish for you to be and remain blessed during this journey.
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Comment by Ramona on November 29, 2009 at 7:28pm -
The day Michael Jackson died I was talking with my brother on the phone. He said, "did you hear that Farrah and Michael Jackson died?" Actually, I thought he was joking as is his nature to do. It was definitely unexpected. One of the things I had wanted to do in my life was to see him in live concert. I've been a fan throughout my life, had all of the MJ memorabilia growing up, performed to Bad in 5th grade, watched the movie, so on and so forth.
I was suprised and even embarassed at how upset I was. I mourned him as I would have a friend. He was a lost soul and even with all of his fame and fortune he didn't find true peace and happiness within himself. It's very sad that we won't have his creative genius in the world any longer. I truly believe that he is the greatest entertainer who ever lived; there will never be another like him.
A month after he died, my mom passed away and his music brought me comfort.
In this day in age, it is possible for us to get to know so much about people that we've never met and who don't even know we exist. But, especially in the artistic expression of music, we get to know their souls. I suppose, under these circumstances, it is not so difficult to understand why we'd mourn the loss of someone who shared his life, gifts, and soul with us.
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Comment by Diana Young on November 25, 2009 at 9:51am - Stephanie, I know how you feel. It's such a sad story. I grew up listening to michael. We were only about a month apart in age. It seems to me he was so troubled and had no one that really understood him. Maybe he has found peace. I certainly would like to think so.
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Comment by Stephanie Jasmine Marie on November 25, 2009 at 2:05am
- Hello. It's just before Thanksgiving. I'm still bent out of shape about Michael. Yesterday was a particularly bad day. I may not be in the right forum for something such as this as I may be less in a grieving place and more in an obsession. I NEVER obsessed about Michael before his death--I rarely thought of him on my own--but since his death? Well, I've really lost what little perspective I had. Everything's about him. Everything comes back to him. Everything about him is tragic and devastating because we know the end of his story. I don't know how to get over him and most of the time I don't want to get over him. His music has more meaning, his troubles have gained significance to me--it's as if his life isn't finished and needs to be redeemed and restored. But there are so many hitches along the way. He was incredibly troubled. He did things I don't agree with--at all. But he was so beautiful and gifted. I feel so bad about his death and I wish it weren't so. It feels wrong somehow for him to be gone. I've fumblingly and failingly sought some sort of Christian spirituality to try to deal with my dealing and it's not working. I just wish he hadn't died. I feel so bad for him. And recently for the children and his siblings. The people he worked with. It just feels so wrong. I don't understand my reaction.
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Comment by Caitlin McGowan on July 6, 2009 at 11:30pm - I'm sorry no, I don't have an account
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Comment by Diana Young on July 6, 2009 at 10:10am
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Caitlin,
Do you have a twitter account? If so, Post this group on twitter. http://bit.ly/R7tp2
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Comment by Caitlin McGowan on July 5, 2009 at 9:11pm
- Thank you for your comments. It's nice to know I'm not alone here. Thanks for posting that video. I've always loved the song Billie Jean. I wonder if more people are going to join the group?
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Comment by Gail Richardson on July 5, 2009 at 10:32am -
Michael's early and shocking death has touched the hearts of millions who loved him through his music. His life was tainted by so much sorrow amidst the stardom and fancy lifestyle he never had time for himself.
It saddens me to hear that there are people committing suicide over this terrible situation but I can assure you all that Michael wouldn't want that one bit. We could honour his memory by helping to bring his dream of a united and wonderful world where there was no suffering and no pain. Michael Jackson - Gone to Soon for sure - God bless
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Comment by Diana Young on July 5, 2009 at 10:09am
- I added a video. The love for Michael is evident.
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Comment by Caitlin McGowan on July 4, 2009 at 11:36pm
- I welcome anyone touched by his passing. He truly was a brilliant artist and a humanitarian. -Rest in Peace Michael
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