How sad ... :(

pinksuedeshoes

no one makes choices in that state of mind

The_pc_tech

I'm afraid I don't understand the obsession with celebrities and the mass outpouring of grief and extwnsive TV coverage when they die (or while they are living in a lot of cases these days).

While its regrettable that she died in this way personally I think there are far more important things to worry about.more saddening like what's happened in Norway, people who are homeless or hungry, the elderly having to choose between heating and eating, those who are all alone in the world etc.

The enforced national grief over Diana was nauseating too, at the time I attended a Catholic secondary school and we had a memorial Mass, Book of Condolence. a one minute silence etc, if you dared to criticise it (I did) you got very stern looks from the teachers and support staff.

I also had a blazing row with my Mum who got whipped up in the mass hysteria.

If you really have time to cry over these people, remember there are probably many people around you who could do with your help even if its just providing a listening ear, you will mean more to them than you do to any so-called celebrity.

This is not criticiam of any poster, just my take on the situation.

I wish you all that you wish for yourselves and your families.

Live long and prosper.

pinksuedeshoes

the only thing is just image if that was your kid and no matter what you did/ said they wouldn't stop what would you do ?

anguk

I feel deep sympathy for her family and loved ones, the people who really did actually know and love her. For years they've watched her killing herself, they must have known that one day they would get that phone call, I hope now they too can find some peace although understandably they must be devastated.

I do often wonder about the outpouring of grief by the masses toward someone they didn't even know, maybe it is a sign of our celebrity times? I wonder if those people would be so upset if it was the local junkie who lived along their road who died?

It's interesting how "normal" people who are drug addicts are often looked upon as junkie scum yet if it's a celebrity who is a junkie it's excused because they're "talented" or it's just the business they're in. Very odd and at times hypocritical.

thegoodlifewannabe

i agree but even the local junkie deserves some sympathy because who knows what they have been through

anguk

thegoodlifewannabe wrote: »

i agree but even the local junkie deserves some sympathy because who knows what they have been through

Exactly, but how many of the people who are expressing their sadness over the death of Amy and her problems would also feel the same about a local junkie? Not too many I'd bet.

pinksuedeshoes

I think people get too obsessed with celebs. Im not particularly bothered about celebs but i just feel for the family.

moomoomama27

meritaten wrote: »

why do people say that alcoholism/drug addiction is a disease? That is a myth put about by people who wont take responsibility for their own actions. A disease is something you catch - therefore its 'not your fault'. Alcoholism and drug addiction are lifestyle choices. TAKE RESPONSIBILITY! those that do, can beat it - those that dont - Die, mess up thier lives and those of their families.
Amy made her lifestyle choice despite repeated attempts to get her 'clean' by her caring family - she always went back to the drugs. It wasnt a disease! she got clean/cured and then she started on them again.
I feel sorry for Amy and her family - especially her family. but, as Amy said 'They tried to make me go to Rehab, but I said No, No, No'. shame - she was a talented woman!

Among the top 10 most ignorant things I've read on this forum!

BugglyB

You know this same debate is playing out on every message board on the internet don't you guys:

'I'm sat here in tears'
'You didn't even know her'
'She deserved it she was a junkie'
'My mum was a junkie are you saying she deserved to die'
'Why cry about just a celebrity'
'Its as bad as when Diana died'
'Someone think of the norwegians'
'Someone think of the africans'
'Someone think of the children'

You lot are just a cliche, you know that don't you

flippin36

A depressing weekend