Brennan - someone's death, esp. one that u know, even faintly, can bring on the whole issue of death, and one immediately thinks of family members, esp. parents. I offer you empathy and heartfelt sharing of sorrow over this. I hope I can say this - I do believe that the spirit or essence of the person lives on. Just in another place. Your feelings seem normal, and a part of your working through your feelings on the issue of death. May you find comfort in your irl and PC friends. Heart - billieJ