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Hi, I'm new to this board. Before Michael Jackson died, I was never a big fan of his. But after he died, I find myself feeling very emotional. I find it strange that I feel so sad and depressed about his death because I was never a big fan to begin with.

I watched his funeral and felt extremely sad throughout the whole thing. Sad for his family and all the fans. Just looking at the coffin, knowing he's laying lifelessly inside it made me feel really bad.

Every day I find myself reading Michael Jackson articles, message boards, listening to his songs and watching videos and interviews on youtube. And feeling very sad that he's gone. He spoke so genuine and had a love of life and I felt bad for him that he went through so much pain and still cared for everybody.

I think about him throughout the whole day and every time I automatically feel very depressed that he's not here, alive, anymore. At night I go to bed, and lay there thinking about him. Thinking that his body is out there somewhere and it makes it very hard and emotional.

I read articles where people have said they have seen sighting of him after he had died. I know those articles are crazy, but thinking he may be still out there in hiding or something makes it a little bit more comforting. Even if I don't believe it, it gives me that small bit of hope.

I would never take my life and leave my family behind, but I feel really scared living in a world without Michael. He really did feel like the king of the world. Almost like a God. And now that God has left this world and left us all alone, it feels really scary living each day without him on this earth.

Yes, he's here in spirit and through his music and children, but it's just not the same, and I don't know how to come to terms with it properly.

After he died, I don't feel scared about dying like I used to. Knowing people like Michael have gone through it and are already there, I feel safer and less scared. When my time comes, it will help me not to be too scared about dying.
 
Hi, I'm new to this board. Before Michael Jackson died, I was never a big fan of his. But after he died, I find myself feeling very emotional. I find it strange that I feel so sad and depressed about his death because I was never a big fan to begin with.

I watched his funeral and felt extremely sad throughout the whole thing. Sad for his family and all the fans. Just looking at the coffin, knowing he's laying lifelessly inside it made me feel really bad.

Every day I find myself reading Michael Jackson articles, message boards, listening to his songs and watching videos and interviews on youtube. And feeling very sad that he's gone. He spoke so genuine and had a love of life and I felt bad for him that he went through so much pain and still cared for everybody.

I think about him throughout the whole day and every time I automatically feel very depressed that he's not here, alive, anymore. At night I go to bed, and lay there thinking about him. Thinking that his body is out there somewhere and it makes it very hard and emotional.

I read articles where people have said they have seen sighting of him after he had died. I know those articles are crazy, but thinking he may be still out there in hiding or something makes it a little bit more comforting. Even if I don't believe it, it gives me that small bit of hope.

I would never take my life and leave my family behind, but I feel really scared living in a world without Michael. He really did feel like the king of the world. Almost like a God. And now that God has left this world and left us all alone, it feels really scary living each day without him on this earth.

Yes, he's here in spirit and through his music and children, but it's just not the same, and I don't know how to come to terms with it properly.

After he died, I don't feel scared about dying like I used to. Knowing people like Michael have gone through it and are already there, I feel safer and less scared. When my time comes, it will help me not to be too scared about dying.

I don't quite know wot 2 say.
Ummm im glad that people like u who hav never really given much thought about MJ or his work hav now begun 2 realise that there was alot more going on with MJ than his music or eccentricities. He was a family man, a generous man, a caring loving human being. We all feel the pain of his passing & we all support each other. Thats wot we do so if u need suppirt u can message me. :)
 
Every day I find myself reading Michael Jackson articles, message boards, listening to his songs and watching videos and interviews on youtube. And feeling very sad that he's gone. He spoke so genuine and had a love of life and I felt bad for him that he went through so much pain and still cared for everybody.

I think about him throughout the whole day and every time I automatically feel very depressed that he's not here, alive, anymore. At night I go to bed, and lay there thinking about him. Thinking that his body is out there somewhere and it makes it very hard and emotional.

I read articles where people have said they have seen sighting of him after he had died. I know those articles are crazy, but thinking he may be still out there in hiding or something makes it a little bit more comforting. Even if I don't believe it, it gives me that small bit of hope.

I can relate to so much of what you've said here. I too am new to this forum. I have been a fan for over a decade, but my feelings have never been as strong as they are now, knowing what's lost. I personally have been so impressed with the way longtime members of this forum have welcomed the newcomers and been so inclusive. There seem to be lots of wonderful and giving people on this site to talk to.

I have also found myself watching and re-watching MJ clips on YouTube, listening to all the songs, and reading lots of articles. It's been distracting me at work (even though I really like my job) and I've had a hard time focusing on other things while at home. I feel like I could cry spontaneously at any moment (and sometimes I do tear up at random times, like today sitting alone in a Chipotle restaurant). Sadness about Michael's death has pervaded all parts of my life.

I'm not sure if I'm helping myself get through the grieving process or torturing myself further as I keep listening to the music, watching the videos etc and keeping it all so fresh in my mind, but I can't help it. If anyone has any thoughts or advice on this I'd be glad to hear it. Does it make sense to try to stop wallowing in it? I feel like I just don't connect with other music right now, although normally I listen to a wide variety of artists and styles.

I've also kept up with some of the internet conspiracy theories that suggest he could still be alive because that feeling of hope is just so wonderful, and because I'm often skeptical about information the media is disseminating and I want to see other perspectives. But as the days pass I have less and less faith in those websites and theories. That also depresses me. I wonder if I'm drawing out the grieving process by even entertaining those theories. But like the music/videos/articles, it seems so hard to not click on the web link just to see if there is any other info out there.

I can list a few of the things that have made me feel a little better. Everyone is different but here are some things I've tried: reading Victoria83's post about finding meaning in tragedy (I think this is a "Sticky" link), going for a run in the park (cleared my head, got my body moving, and experienced nature), talking to my closest friends, letting myself sob when I need to to get it out, and writing down my feelings in a private notebook. Today I also got the idea to do some charity/volunteer work and I'm trying to figure out what I can do. Of course I still feel very sad/angry/confused a lot of the time. I would love to hear anything that has made anyone else here feel better.

Thank you so much for your honest post. Please hang in there and talk to all the friendly people here!
 
There's no better place to express your feelings than here. There are so many people that have come to realize that he was just a human being that wanted Love and peace and caring in this world. He's brought so much love and so many people of race, gender, and age, that its incredible. We in MJJC are family that were brought together by Michael. And I'm really glad that you're sharing this with us. He'll Always live in our hearts and in spirit and likeyou said, through his children.

We're here if you need us. thats what we're supposed to do, be there for eachother. and we're glad we have one more person to share Michael with now. Thankyou and God Bless.

Love,
Romi
 
Welcome to the board newbies! You've found a good place not only for support.
I hope you'll be able to enjoy everything soon.
 
I'm glad that you and many like you have discovered the magic that was and is Michael Jackson. I think many people feel like you. What is sad though is the fact that it took the passing of Michael for people to finally see him for who he truly is, a great father, a giving human being and an exceptional artist.
 
I haven't watched an MJ clip for ages, i know the next time i do i'll get really emotional though. Im not looking forward to that since im just beginning to feel a bit better. But there is always going to be a sense of loss forever i think
 
Alot of people I have talked to feel the same way. The way I look at things is that for many of us Michael Jackson was like a big brother to us or part of our lives in one form or another. For some it was more obvious - the collectors, buying everything and anything. For others it was more subtle - maybe dancing to his records or tapping their foot when his songs came on the radio. For others he wasnt someone they paid alot of attention to but when he died so suddenly they felt guilty for not paying more attention to him in life. Its very common with grief. For some theres guilt. Why didnt I do this or that? Why didnt I buy his records? Why, why? Those questions can drive you nuts at times. The thing to remember is that you are human. None of us are perfect no matter how much we might try to be. And grief is a rollercoaster. It will make you feel all sorts of things whether its rational or not.
 
It's indeed helpful to watch uplifting stuff about Michael on youtube, such as this time with the Jackson5

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tICestGPPbs

Try not to watch the funeral too much and other depressing things, because they keep you in a downward spiral.
Except maybe clips of the funeral with uplifting messages and tributes.


There can be guilt for when someone is ignored or treated bad, and when they are gone, you get to realise that.

Talking with someone can help. And keeping to oneself and not discussing feelings, only causes them to build up. Talking helps to release the pain.
 
You guys are the best. Since I've come here I've felt better than I did before. Reading everybody's feelings makes me realize that we all have each other. We're all going through the same thing, some worse than others. So we all know how each person feels. It's great to come here and help other people while getting help ourselves. And I want to thank all of you for making me feel much better.
 
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