Comments on: Escapism Through Gaming – Part One

By: Brad Gallaway

Brad Gallaway — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:15:00 +0000

That was a beautiful piece of writing… very touching.

Had a similar experience myself with one of the frequent posters oin our boards. Never met in person, but were good friends. Then one day, she was just gone… Found out later that she had committed suicide, and I was quite overcome for a few days. Still stings when I think about it.

This phenomena of internet-only friends and mourning of their passing really is something, isn’t it?

Someone should write a paper.

By: Neil

Neil — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:22:28 +0000

Jen

Just read your piece, you can tell your friend’s passing has had an enormous effect on you.

The closest I have to understanding what you have gone through was the sudden loss of a school friend in primary school – knocked down . Still affects me every October.

As Pink Floyd sang ” Shine on you crazy diamond.”

By: Sinan Kubba

Sinan Kubba — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:20:59 +0000

Thanks for sharing this with us Jen. It must have been hard for you to write this down. And I share your thought – there’s no RIGHT way to deal with death, just each and every person’s own way.

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:24:40 +0000

This is a fantastic piece, Jen. Honest, moving, human, and tragic. I can relate to real friends not “getting it,” too – and that’s a shame

You’re one of the most genuine and kind people I’ve met – and that shines through in this horrible, sad story. I don’t really know what else to say. Much of it will seem trite.

((hugs))