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Originally Posted by Routine Builder
I shouldn't keep replying but I'm not enjoying trudging through Kafka's The Trial. Richey was not just a band member but a close friend who in one form or another ended their life. Not only do James, Nicky & Sean have to contend with losing a friend, they have also have to endure asking themselves what could've done differently that might have saved Richey from his demise. Every memory becomes an interrogation, a mirror telling you that you failed to prevent the obvious, when in reality people have control over the path they are walking down and ultimately responsible for themselves. Perhaps I'm talking more about myself here and using this in vain as therapy, but I'm not convinced this is miles away from how others might process these tragedies.
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When I said that it's not a big deal I was meaning that the attention from him leaving is probably not what Richey wanted. It's obvious the band lost their friend and they respect him each time mentioning his name and writing in their songs, regardless if they feel it was their fault. As his friends they knew him quite well and in my opinion I think they have long accepted things as his choice a self autonomy and respect for his life, rather than attach blame. I wish the band could just continue to create more songs as they wish to without being brought down.
I really like the new videos, pictures and the new songs.