I have been a wreck all day. Yesterda reading 'their' plan, in their mad scramble to dampen the wrath of the purple army after the announcement of no PP tours, then only on the 6, 8 & 14...to put Prince 'artifacts' on display at the GD MOA. That didn't sit right with me at all. Am I the only one? The idea that they're reducing him to objects as if that's what were why/what we are/were going to PP for. And I also wish they would stop and think What Would Prince Do/want - because while I didn't know him PERSONALLY I'd be willing to wager he sure AF wouldn'tw any his things carted around Minneapolis and put on display in a mall. But maybe that's just me

Today, with the clips, images and quotes of the Today show interview... I find myself absolutely gutted all over again. The images of the way they have things set up ... Just sent a dagger of heartache. It really was reality kicking me in the shin with cleats! He's. Gone.

And no, I haven't been in denial this whole time. I actually thought I was making some progress, not crying as often as before. But today I can't seem to keep it together.

ForeverPaisley said:

I'm with u guys

ForeverPaisley said:

I have been a wreck all day. Yesterda reading 'their' plan, in their mad scramble to dampen the wrath of the purple army after the announcement of no PP tours, then only on the 6, 8 & 14...to put Prince 'artifacts' on display at the GD MOA. That didn't sit right with me at all. Am I the only one? The idea that they're reducing him to objects as if that's what were why/what we are/were going to PP for. And I also wish they would stop and think What Would Prince Do/want - because while I didn't know him PERSONALLY I'd be willing to wager he sure AF wouldn'tw any his things carted around Minneapolis and put on display in a mall. But maybe that's just me

Today, with the clips, images and quotes of the Today show interview... I find myself absolutely gutted all over again. The images of the way they have things set up ... Just sent a dagger of heartache. It really was reality kicking me in the shin with cleats! He's. Gone.

And no, I haven't been in denial this whole time. I actually thought I was making some progress, not crying as often as before. But today I can't seem to keep it together.

I know what you mean!

Yup, going through another dip in the grief rollercoaster myself. The activity related to the October events called up some sadness in me but I kept it together today. Tonight though? With the news about Tyka saying Prince knew he was leaving us soon? All bets are off

for ForeverPaisley and for all of us

Gadotou said:

laurarichardson said:

Gadotou said:

Yup, going through another dip in the grief rollercoaster myself. The activity related to the October events called up some sadness in me but I kept it together today. Tonight though? With the news about Tyka saying Prince knew he was leaving us soon? All bets are off

for ForeverPaisley and for all of us

-// It broke my heart when she said it but I believed all along he knew he was dying. I expect the next few days are going to rough as more details come out.

My gut has been telling me that, but with no knowledge of the facts I just didn't know what to believe. If they are willing to give out more info I just hope it doesn't come in dribbles. I think it will really help grieving fans construct the narrative once and for all, so that they can make peace with it.

You've all seen this, right:
http://www.etonline.com/n...two_years/

No specifics of course....but yes, they knew. Just like many have been saying.

Gadotou said:

laurarichardson said:

Gadotou said:

Yup, going through another dip in the grief rollercoaster myself. The activity related to the October events called up some sadness in me but I kept it together today. Tonight though? With the news about Tyka saying Prince knew he was leaving us soon? All bets are off

for ForeverPaisley and for all of us

-// It broke my heart when she said it but I believed all along he knew he was dying. I expect the next few days are going to rough as more details come out.

When did she say this? I watched the Today show video but I didn't hear her say this. Was their more?

Mumio said:

sonshine said:

Mumio said:

You've all seen this, right:
http://www.etonline.com/n...two_years/

No specifics of course....but yes, they knew. Just like many have been saying.

OMG!!!


I really feel like she's referring to his substance abuse issue. We have had friends and acquaintances who struggled with and eventually less their battles with addicting and their family members all said something similar. This is heartbreaking all over again

laurarichardson said:

sonshine said:

OMG!!!


I really feel like she's referring to his substance abuse issue. We have had friends and acquaintances who struggled with and eventually less their battles with addicting and their family members all said something similar. This is heartbreaking all over again

--- Let it go. He was in withdrawals from the meds failing at it and suppose to go to a rehab the next day. Drugs were not his only issue. Who would be in a hurry to get to rehab if something was killing you. There was a rumor two years ago that he was in the hospital for Sepsis and KJ said in the search warrant that in was in the hospital for treatments.

ForeverPaisley said:

I have been a wreck all day. Yesterda reading 'their' plan, in their mad scramble to dampen the wrath of the purple army after the announcement of no PP tours, then only on the 6, 8 & 14...to put Prince 'artifacts' on display at the GD MOA. That didn't sit right with me at all. Am I the only one? The idea that they're reducing him to objects as if that's what were why/what we are/were going to PP for. And I also wish they would stop and think What Would Prince Do/want - because while I didn't know him PERSONALLY I'd be willing to wager he sure AF wouldn'tw any his things carted around Minneapolis and put on display in a mall. But maybe that's just me

Today, with the clips, images and quotes of the Today show interview... I find myself absolutely gutted all over again. The images of the way they have things set up ... Just sent a dagger of heartache. It really was reality kicking me in the shin with cleats! He's. Gone.

And no, I haven't been in denial this whole time. I actually thought I was making some progress, not crying as often as before. But today I can't seem to keep it together.

FP, we got you! Today, I even felt pushed back in dealing with this. It's probably for the best we hear this now than during our time in MPLS. Hold strong. We're together in this thing.

sonshine said:

Mumio said:

You've all seen this, right:
http://www.etonline.com/n...two_years/

No specifics of course....but yes, they knew. Just like many have been saying.

OMG!!!


I really feel like she's referring to his substance abuse issue. We have had friends and acquaintances who struggled with and eventually less their battles with addicting and their family members all said something similar. This is heartbreaking all over again

Mumio said:

You've all seen this, right:
http://www.etonline.com/n...two_years/

No specifics of course....but yes, they knew. Just like many have been saying.

I avoided most of the speculation all this time because I wanted to wait for information from a credible source.....now that we have it, I still wasn't ready.

rogifan said:

sonshine said:

OMG!!! I really feel like she's referring to his substance abuse issue. We have had friends and acquaintances who struggled with and eventually less their battles with addicting and their family members all said something similar. This is heartbreaking all over again

She said she's had two years to prepare for it but what was IT? Seems a bit odd that she would say she's had two years to prepare for him overdosing on painkillers. Her comments came across to me more like a terminal illness or something. But we'll probably never know.

A lot of what he said and did in the past year makes sense now.

ForeverPaisley said:

rogifan said:

She said she's had two years to prepare for it but what was IT? Seems a bit odd that she would say she's had two years to prepare for him overdosing on painkillers. Her comments came across to me more like a terminal illness or something. But we'll probably never know.

Yes.

The big question since he passed was answered in a roundabout way. That may be all we will get but I am relieved she put it out there to help people heal from this terrible loss. This raw grief people have been experiencing for months wouldn't have stopped any other way imo. And keep in mind that these are my thoughts on what she said...but I along with others have said from the start he was terminal.

[Edited 10/5/16 19:12pm]

rogifan said:

sonshine said:

OMG!!!


I really feel like she's referring to his substance abuse issue. We have had friends and acquaintances who struggled with and eventually less their battles with addicting and their family members all said something similar. This is heartbreaking all over again

She said she's had two years to prepare for it but what was IT? Seems a bit odd that she would say she's had two years to prepare for him overdosing on painkillers. Her comments came across to me more like a terminal illness or something. But we'll probably never know.

babynoz said:

rogifan said:

babynoz said:

rogifan said:

sonshine said:

OMG!!! I really feel like she's referring to his substance abuse issue. We have had friends and acquaintances who struggled with and eventually less their battles with addicting and their family members all said something similar. This is heartbreaking all over again

She said she's had two years to prepare for it but what was IT? Seems a bit odd that she would say she's had two years to prepare for him overdosing on painkillers. Her comments came across to me more like a terminal illness or something. But we'll probably never know.

A lot of what he said and did in the past year makes sense now.

Reminds me of this, which he said at one of his UK shows in 2014.

sonshine said:

rogifan said:

She said she's had two years to prepare for it but what was IT? Seems a bit odd that she would say she's had two years to prepare for him overdosing on painkillers. Her comments came across to me more like a terminal illness or something. But we'll probably never know.

I know, it is mostly just making it all more confusing. The terminal illness thing at this point would be a relief maybe but why not just say what it was then?! Like I said I had a close friends whose brother went off the rails with his drug use and she used to say she lived in constant fear of the phone call she knew was coming if he didn't get help. And she did eventually get that call.

She might be just talking about a two year drug addiction that she knew he was unwilling to kick due to just being exhausted and in physical pain. He might not have known when he was going to die but he might have known that his prospects for a long life were few--thus the reason for continuing to work and look forward to smaller projects in the next couple years but still winding down a bit with more intimate smaller concerts.

I don't know what to make of Tyka's contradicting statements. But maybe her 90% denial, 10% maybe statement from this morning was more referring to the last two years. And her saying that percentage has flipped more recently is the way in which she has been mourning since he died...acceptance with no surprise (along with sadness).

Or maybe Tyka just does not know what she feels.

sonshine said:

rogifan said:

She said she's had two years to prepare for it but what was IT? Seems a bit odd that she would say she's had two years to prepare for him overdosing on painkillers. Her comments came across to me more like a terminal illness or something. But we'll probably never know.

I know, it is mostly just making it all more confusing. The terminal illness thing at this point would be a relief maybe but why not just say what it was then?! Like I said I had a close friends whose brother went off the rails with his drug use and she used to say she lived in constant fear of the phone call she knew was coming if he didn't get help. And she did eventually get that call.

rogifan said: