Its understandable . The death of somebody can make anyone step out of their own life . I hope anything you are doing less or more of isn't detremental to you though.

I myself have found I am spending more time than i should on the internet, neglecting other responsibilities. I feel like i'm in a bubble and being comfortably numb as the song goes.

Same here, but I'm dealing with other losses as well. It's okay to take the time for yourself and let some things go for a minute. The house cleaning can wait. Be kind to yourself.

Yes for sure. It really hit me hard and I have missed a lot of work (I work for myself) and just tough to get back in a positive and organized groove. The first three weeks were just a mess and yes I spent so much time online on this site and reading articles about P and downloading new videos from youtube, etc. I'm now trying to put everything back together, but it's an uphill battle.

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Yes. It's the wierdest form of grief, where comfort comes through the internet rather than the people around you...

Onthe1jb said:

I have spent alot more time on the internet trying to get the latest updates, that I ended up missing some appointments.

Goddess4Real said:

Yes and everyday when I say I'm gonna get back to my usual routine. I hear some more tragic news that sends me back to the computer all day, or curled up in a fetal position in my bed. Depression is a bitch.

farnorth said:

Yes. It's the wierdest form of grief, where comfort comes through the internet rather than the people around you...

This exactly. I've been on the org every single day since he passed. I haven't spent this much time on my laptop in years.

I've been neglecting other artists that I love. I can't get myself to listen to anyone or anything but him. Work-wise it's been difficult, I had just been promoted right around the time he passed. So I've been training and transitioning in this new role but I'm definitely slacking. I could be doing so much more and putting in more effort but my focus has been off ever since that day.

leslievette said:

farnorth said:

Yes. It's the wierdest form of grief, where comfort comes through the internet rather than the people around you...

This exactly. I've been on the org every single day since he passed. I haven't spent this much time on my laptop in years.

I've been neglecting other artists that I love. I can't get myself to listen to anyone or anything but him. Work-wise it's been difficult, I had just been promoted right around the time he passed. So I've been training and transitioning in this new role but I'm definitely slacking. I could be doing so much more and putting in more effort but my focus has been off ever since that day.

Same. And combing the internet for information. All.day.long. I take care of what I must, but that's it.

I can't seem to motivate myself yet to do anything differently.

Same here. Doing the bare minimum to get by. I am giving myself until his birthday than I have to disconnect fom the constant deluge of sadness.

I have been put on notice by just about everyone in my life. They are tired of my crying, my sad eyes, my distraction. It is comforting to see I am not alone. But, I need to get better soon.

Yes. I work for myself on the computer and I am spending way too much time on the internet watching vids, looking at photos, reading the org etc. I can work listening to his music but I stop working when it is a live show. Slowly I am getting out more, listening to other music, and trying to get back into the swing for work. Everyday is a challenge though.

Finding that this is the only place I can find people that understand. My husband thinks I am still dealing with the resent death of my Mum and Dad and best mate but the truth is it was Princes music that got me through all of that. My eldest gets married 4 weeks today and I have got to get back with it for her. The worst thing is her first dance is to a Prince song and I don't know how I am going to get through it.

I started a huge project the Monday before it happened, so focusing on work has been suuuuuuuper HARD but I'm trying, pretty much back on track but it took forever (it was impossible the first few days!!). There's NO good time for this to have happened, but it was a particularly treacherous time for me concentration-wise. Maybe that's good in a way though, forcing myself not to think about it, I'm sad enough as it is so without this project I'm guessing I'd still be deeply depressed.

onelap said:

Finding that this is the only place I can find people that understand. My husband thinks I am still dealing with the resent death of my Mum and Dad and best mate but the truth is it was Princes music that got me through all of that. My eldest gets married 4 weeks today and I have got to get back with it for her. The worst thing is her first dance is to a Prince song and I don't know how I am going to get through it.

So sorry to hear about your losses! Man, that's rough. If you do start to cry, just tell them it's because you're happy for the couple, & you wish your mom/dad/best mate could be there to see the beauty of the moment. Hang in there

Hello all! New member of the Prince.org community.

I, too, have had a very difficult time with this loss. I get through the day, go to work, spend time with family, you know, go through the motions, but Prince is on my mind and in my heart. It's a heartbreaking loss because he was such an amazingly generous human being and talented beyond measure! I don't think I can get over his passing! I will need therapy, but since I can't afford it, I consider being in this community an alternative! Definitely gone too soon!

Onthe1jb said:

Its understandable . The death of somebody can make anyone step out of their own life . I hope anything you are doing less or more of isn't detremental to you though.

I myself have found I am spending more time than i should on the internet, neglecting other responsibilities. I feel like i'm in a bubble and being comfortably numb as the song goes.

Yes on Prince.org and my sleeping patterns are a mess still. But this place is cool and is a comfort for me at this bad time.

Yeah. Thank you for this website.

Eating way more and working out way less. I don't think Prince would have wanted any of his fans to suffer in any way. Yeah, it is sad. But at least he is not in pain. Just concentrate on what gifts he gave us and being fortunate enough to live in a world where someone like him existed.

I wake up every morning feeling like "today is the day I will get my sh*t together," but alas I spend the day mostly in a fog and spend most of my evenings watching videos, interviews, and old concerts . And when I am not doing any of that I am on the Org. I am really surprised that I am grieving so hard for a man I never met. It really does help to know I am not the only one feeling this way. Love to you all!

I am just now doing normal things....reluctantly.

It's been really hard to move forward but you guys have been a huge help. I bought the Times and People Tribute magazines but cannot look through them without crying so they're locked in a drawer. Had his pic as my screensaver on my work computer but had to change it and I still cannot listen to some of his songs. My son who's eleven years old understands because I would always talk to him about me growing up listening to Prince's music. He now loved Baby I'm a Star.

One day at a time...

Today when I should have been working I watched SOTT instead. Someone posted snippets that I watched last night so today I needed to watch the whole movie. I still watch it on VHS. Tomorrow is another day and the work will still be waiting......Prince Vid