Just checked that account. As soon as i saw it tears came flooding. I hadn't cried over him for quite awhile now, choosing instead to focus on the music and how wonderful his legacy is and how lucky I am to have seen/heard/felt him. That image made it all quite palpable and tremendously sad.

Kara said:

I shouldn't have looked.

ActUrAgeMomma said:

Kara said:

I shouldn't have looked.

Not going to look

Just not ready

Guitarhero said:

ActUrAgeMomma said:

Not going to look

Don't GH. This f****** sucks.

SomethinBoutTheClouds74 said:

I'm fighting with myself on this.I want 2 but,it would make it final i guess.My heart is broke again.Just like that.

NinaB said:

I'm not looking. Not now, not ever. Would rather that was kept private.



What is the memorial service held today that's being referred to?

Kara said:

NinaB said:

I'm not looking. Not now, not ever. Would rather that was kept private.



What is the memorial service held today that's being referred to?

The memorial for family. Tomorrow there's supposed to be one for friends.

destinyc1 said:

I'm fighting with myself on this.I want 2 but,it would make it final i guess.My heart is broke again.Just like that.

I am signed up for Prince news feeds. There is a brief article where his cousin was interviewed titled Prince's Family opens up about life after Prince's death. Interesting and will leave it at that. He makes it sound like Prince was definitely in pain. There is a small picture that can be enlarged with someone speaking and the urn to the right, but can't see it unless if it is enlarged.

http://www.kare11.com/news/princes-family-opens-up-about-life-after-his-death/296282778

I had to brace myself before even opening this thread, definitely not looking, but I bet it'll be somewhere on my facebook feed

PRINCE'S COUSINS WORDS FOR PEOPLE THAT DONT WANT TO CLICK THE LINK. "People making up all of these stories and h said. "You are trying to kill his image. Prince was the kind of dude, if he did have a baby he would’ve taken care of it. You would’ve seen it on a classy level because the man was class. I was proud. I am proud to be his cousin." An autopsy report revealed Prince died of an accidental overdose of the painkiller Fentanyl. Smith said he hopes his death can help others -- those struggling or those who are in need of help. "Being free enough to be able to say, I'm not doing well today. I'm in pain. Can you guys help me? Are you going to make fun of me if I tell you that I am in need, I'm hurting?" he said. "That's really a big lesson, that everybody needs to learn." Smith and his family reached out, in many ways, "in every kind of way you can think of," he said. "Weren't trying to hurt him, or nothing like that, it all came from love," he said. So now, instead of dwelling on the past, Smith and his family is looking to the future. A public tribute for the icon is scheduled for October at U.S. Bank Stadium. Smith said details will be made public at a later time but added, "it is going to be crazy. That is all I am going to tell you." "I learned another thing from (Prince), don’t disclose everything," Smith said. "He always used to say - don’t show them everything, leave something under your sleeve. Keep them wondering

[Edited 8/12/16 15:52pm]

Kara said:

Please don't attack the family (or the thread-starter) for putting these pictures out there. People have different opinions about what is appropriate or necessary to achieve closure after a death. Some may feel they needed this image. I wish I didn't look, but that was my choice.

There's no bait or flaming or trolling going on ................. move on.

Too late, it'll be everywhere soon.

morningsong said:

luv4u said:

Just not ready

I think one thing we all forget is the MODS on here are prob hurting more then anyone. LUV4U are u ok?

anangellooksdown said:

destinyc1 said:

luv4u said:

Just not ready

I think one thing we all forget is the MODS on here are prob hurting more then anyone. LUV4U are u ok?

I know he has passed. I am struggling trying to accept that he won't be around anymore.

anangellooksdown said:

Is Prince's cousin Chaz saying that Prince DID tell them he was in pain and Prince DID reach out and ask them for help - and that they DID in fact try to help? It's not stated that clearly, so... http://www.kare11.com/mb/.../296282778

It is stated clearly.

He is saying that the lesson everybody needs to learn is to be free enough to ask for help if one is in pain. And that he and his family reached out as best as they could.



I was already still crying every day so I guess more crying for me.

luv4u said:

destinyc1 said:

I think one thing we all forget is the MODS on here are prob hurting more then anyone. LUV4U are u ok?

I know he has passed. I am struggling trying to accept that he won't be around anymore.

Exactly....