I have finally started to go through all of my Prince albums and upload the ones I havent had on my iPod to my computer, then I found an array of interviews and preformances I have had hidden on a hard drive, and I watched them. I am filled with utter despair and dread. I don't want to live in a world without Prince. He helped me immensley growing up and into adulthood and seeing him and dancing with him on stage when I was fifteen was the best thing that has ever happened to me. I am so heartbroken, how are you coping with this? I know I am not the only one. Every day that passes is hurting more, its not getting any better. Will this be the only way I can listen to his music? Will I ever be able to see his face again without crying? It scares me.

I know how you feel.

"With love, there is no death" - C. Tracy

I kinda always thought Prince was the one thing in my life I could count on. And now that is gone. So it's been pretty hard for me too. If you sift through the last week of thread titles you will see there are a ton of others that feel the way you do too. I have sort of been listening to everything and watching everything on youtube. It kinda helps. It also helps me to think that he is still here with us, in spirit. One thing I am finding it hard to do is listen to any other artist. I hope that changes soon.

I'm with you on that. Hang in there

I'm still having a hard time...........

HeavenMustBNear said:

I understand. At least you can draw some comfort from his music. The only thing I have listened to is Gold because it comforts me. Even that makes me cry and I have only been able to listen to it a couple of times. I can't listen or watch anything else because it stings reaaaallly bad. But hang in there darling. It is so special that you got to go on stage with him. I wish I could have had that opportunity. You are blessed. I feel like so much of my life depended on him as well, but my Mother is helping me put things into perspective. She said, you can't put all your faith and hope into people. Why? Because they are HUMAN. They dissapoint you, make you cry, make you laugh,get you through bad times, and they leave this earth. They were not meant to stay here. It was SO HARD to hear because I had a lot of dreams that depended on him. And NEVER expected it to be THIS soon. But life has to go on. We ALL have a purpose in this world. Even though it is hard to see. I keep telling myself these things hoping that one day they will stick. Everytime I think I'm okay, I breakdown. I even broke down DURING an important audition yesterday. My first time singing since... U know. I'm still hurt but hope is all we have. It is either that or die. And We can't leave until we make a difference. Please keep up the hope. I'm trying to practice what I preach but it's hard. Trust me, it will get better. You're going to experience so many beautiful things in life. It's just hard to see past the clouds right now. know.... Lots of

Thank you so so so much, these words meant so much to me. I also have many dreams and I have had him as inspiration. I hope to be successful in life, and I hope I am able to acomplish my dreams. Thank you, it is hard to remember he was human, I wanted him to live forever, even though he was much older then I am.

I am sharing your pain, but trust that it will get better. Prince would have wanted us to be strong and happy, and to continue celebrating his music and his life even afterwards. I totally understand your feelings though and it has been particularly hard for me too. The memory of his stare, whilst he chose me in the crowd to go onstage, his hand taking mine whilst he guided me on the steps then onto the stage, his arm around my waist, and the memorable dance as well and his happy eyes whilst I was dancing. It was all so surreal at the time, and now his death feels even harder to believe. He was a wonderful artist and a beautiful human being in many aspects, and funny. We must deeply cherish that, but also honour him by continuing to be ourselves and flourish in our lives, just like he was himself and flourished throughout his music and his interactions with others. Let his love and inspiration help us through this, as we all connect with one another.

mcknzlrk said:

HeavenMustBNear said:

I understand. At least you can draw some comfort from his music. The only thing I have listened to is Gold because it comforts me. Even that makes me cry and I have only been able to listen to it a couple of times. I can't listen or watch anything else because it stings reaaaallly bad. But hang in there darling. It is so special that you got to go on stage with him. I wish I could have had that opportunity. You are blessed. I feel like so much of my life depended on him as well, but my Mother is helping me put things into perspective. She said, you can't put all your faith and hope into people. Why? Because they are HUMAN. They dissapoint you, make you cry, make you laugh,get you through bad times, and they leave this earth. They were not meant to stay here. It was SO HARD to hear because I had a lot of dreams that depended on him. And NEVER expected it to be THIS soon. But life has to go on. We ALL have a purpose in this world. Even though it is hard to see. I keep telling myself these things hoping that one day they will stick. Everytime I think I'm okay, I breakdown. I even broke down DURING an important audition yesterday. My first time singing since... U know. I'm still hurt but hope is all we have. It is either that or die. And We can't leave until we make a difference. Please keep up the hope. I'm trying to practice what I preach but it's hard. Trust me, it will get better. You're going to experience so many beautiful things in life. It's just hard to see past the clouds right now. know.... Lots of

Thank you so so so much, these words meant so much to me. I also have many dreams and I have had him as inspiration. I hope to be successful in life, and I hope I am able to acomplish my dreams. Thank you, it is hard to remember he was human, I wanted him to live forever, even though he was much older then I am.

You are definitely not alone. We are also so very heartbroken, and miss him so much! I know how you feel.

Keep talking it out dont hold back. Your not alone. A good portion of artists I loved are gone. Yes it sucks ...

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For some reason, watching this live version of The Love We Make has been making me feel better. https://www.youtube.com/w...fRRSdRhfRA

Thank you everyone.

Ur not alone man, hang in there ... I too am still sad beyond words

[Edited 5/3/16 18:19pm]

It is an incredible loss. I've listened to Prince almost every day for the past 30 years, and now he is gone. The finality of death is so deeply painful.

mcknzlrk said:

I have finally started to go through all of my Prince albums and upload the ones I havent had on my iPod to my computer, then I found an array of interviews and preformances I have had hidden on a hard drive, and I watched them. I am filled with utter despair and dread. I don't want to live in a world without Prince. He helped me immensley growing up and into adulthood and seeing him and dancing with him on stage when I was fifteen was the best thing that has ever happened to me. I am so heartbroken, how are you coping with this? I know I am not the only one. Every day that passes is hurting more, its not getting any better. Will this be the only way I can listen to his music? Will I ever be able to see his face again without crying? It scares me.

I think you are going to go through a time of extemely hard grief and than slowly come out of it. It's like a breakup, but deeper because it is the loss of an imaginary friend, a guide, a role model, and just an icon of fun, a presence you imagine shading your whole outlook.

But that's not to say the pain and depression is intense. you just need to write down and remember that you will come out of it. Even if it doesn't seem like it now.

You aren't alone in these feelings. We are with you.

understand. Every time I think it gets better I fall back and start crying again. The pain is so bad and I miss him so much. The worse part was when my shaman friend told me that Prince wasn't going to be reincarnated because his journey was over. I know that should make me happy but all it does is fill me with deep, deep dispair and agonizing sadness. i know it's selfish but i want my man HERE! HERE HERE HERE! I just...I miss him so much. And I'm just going to go ahead and do it...How could he just leave us standing alone in a world that's so cold?

I cried last week when I was watching Purple Rain on Vh1.

It just breaks my heart to think that he is physically gone from this world. I feel like I took him for granted when he was alive. I thought he would be here for another twenty years.

But he will never be spiritually gone! His presence will be within our hearts forever. I am being grateful that I will always have his music that I have loved for so many years.

Focus on your other passions in life like work and family. You will make it out okay and one day you will be able to listen to his music and SMILE!

Genesia said:

You never will live in a world without Prince. His soul is still here - in his music.

So true! I heard someone say "the day the music died". Prince's music will never die. I'm so thankful for the vast amount of music we have. It has been incredibly healing for me.

It is great to have a group that understands. Immediately following his passing, I listened to his music. But since listening to the catalog in alphabetical order on Minnesota's public radio station, The Current, I have not been able to listen to anything.

I always said my brain was the happiest when listening to Prince. I just wonder if I am going to be able to listen to him again. It seems like the casual fan was sad for minute and has moved on to the next big celebrity story. My grief is deep and raw. And, I agree that each day has gotten a little worse.

I am going with friends to see Purple Rain on Friday. I am not even a little excited. In fact, I am feeling dread for fear that I will cry the entire time. It just hurts!

molissab said:

sonshine said:

farnorth said:

It is an incredible loss. I've listened to Prince almost every day for the past 30 years, and now he is gone. The finality of death is so deeply painful.

Migh, migh Is that possible to listen to him that much?