I sure wish the outcome had been different for her. I did some stupid shite myself when I was the age she died, and even without having to deal with living in a spotlight it almost got the better of me before I had enough maturity to see the error of my ways. I can't imagine being an addict plus having an eating disorder in that insane environment must have been like.

But then a lot of great art comes from tortured souls who drown their sorrows and pay the price for it. As you say, I don't want to sound selfish or heartless but when I've been at some of my lowest points, listening to others express their troubles through their music has helped me deal with my own messes.

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Posted by SystemsGo

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Posted on 12/30/15 at 3:30 am to Sayre

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But then a lot of great art comes from tortured souls who drown their sorrows and pay the price for it. As you say, I don't want to sound selfish or heartless but when I've been at some of my lowest points, listening to others express their troubles through their music has helped me deal with my own messes.

I think that *most* great art comes from a place of angst or heartbreak (and of course some does come from in-the-moment love...but I think more comes from its loss*). The tortured soul goes on an emotional journey and the self-medications often comes along for the ride. Until it kicks your arse and boots you out of the driver's seat so it can get behind the wheel. It's that last part that we'd like to prevent from happening. Amy was barely able to put up a fight, it appeared.*

*Probably not a perfect analogy. I tried.

This post was edited on 12/30/15 at 3:32 am

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