To Help Myself Heal

A Farewell

I was a large SHINee fan for the past three to four years now, and every time I see him, I can feel my heartache.
I met you, Jonghyun, twice in America, and I had hoped once more the next year. I had said when you came in March of 2017, when I had to beg and plead to see you again, "This may be the last time I ever see them."
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When I said this, it was in fact because I thought Onew would be leaving, but knowing that my words had more power, it brings my heart to break. I didn't know that would be the last time I would get to see your smiling face.
I keep going in circles. I keep questioning why I can't seem to understand why this is happening. I was able to be saved by you, through your music, through SHINee. And I keep hating myself for knowing I was never going to be able to do anything about your pain. I look at you and I realize that I know the sorrows you felt. I understood how hard you worked, how you asked and there was no reply but your own thoughts. I wish I could've done something, but there was nothing I could do. You, who helped me stop scratching and wishing to die, who helped me survive so many days of belts hanging around my neck as I questioned whether to go or not. I couldn't do anything for your pain, but you did so much for me. I feel so guilty.

There's no denying how much of an impact you had on all our lives. You were so beautiful, Jonghyun. You were a shining light in our lives, one that shined brighter than even I think you knew. You were the everything to our pains, and knowing I won't ever know if every time you smiled was true joy will forever pain me. I love you Jonghyun. I love you, not as who you played the role as, but you, Kim Jonghyun. Your darkness, your light, your everything. I don't think I'll ever stop missing you. Now that I know, now that I know that we held so much of the same pains, the same worries, I can't help but grow closer to you now that you're gone. Wherever you are, my sweet prince, I only wish you happiness. I wish your pains and your sorrows are gone. I will work hard for you, Kim Jonghyun. I will continue to thrive for you, and I will do whatever I can to help people who felt like us. I miss you, more than you'll ever know. I miss you and it hasn't even been a day. I wish you peace. I don't ever want you to be alone ever again, our beloved prince.

There are five members of SHINee. And one of them is an angel.

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Redofthedawn
#1
I'm aware that it isn't December but I just thought of this post. December will never be easy for a lot of us. I'm more aware of my depression around that time. I just became an adult and the realization that a lot can change has finally hit me. I'm not sure how to feel. People within my family have died or are dying and it seems like the only thing I'm allowed to do is move on. I'm no longer given the luxury of grieving the way I had with Jonghyun. There are so many fond memories that I can go back to with Jjong but for them I only have memories. So much has happened these past few years and while I'm not completely okay I can say there's plenty of room where I've healed.

As year 6 approaches I want my fellow Shawols to know that healing is hardly a linear task. It's okay to not be ready but where you are there's always going to be SHINee.

And Dear Author thank you for keeping this space for all of us.
luv_kero
2436 streak #2
Thank you for keeping this space for us for so many years <3 This milestone hit me a lot harder than expected, but seeing this brought so much comfort. Miss you to the moon and back, Jonghyun <3
Viola_Ella #3
Chapter 818: When I saw in newfeed I just realised today is the day. He is a sweet,kind and precious soul. I miss him.
Evelyn_64
#4
It’s been five years today and just a few days ago I turned 27, the age Jonghyun-ah was when we had to say goodbye to him. I have long since had to “become an adult” and learn what growing up means; yet every year I come back to this little space, and read some of the messages that people wrote for him, and think back to the letter I wrote at 22 and never shared with anyone. I think back to a memory of me looking at the full moon and talking to him for hours, telling him I missed him terribly. We still miss you, friend. I still remember you fondly. I still remember me at 17 dancing to Replay in my room. I’ll always cherish those memories of our Spring.



Author, I hope you have been doing well. Thank you so much for keeping this space running for so long, it brings comfort to some more than you’ll ever know.
OdetteSwan
924 streak #5
I'm so glad you won the bid. I will start collecting karma points again.
Good work.
OdetteSwan
924 streak #6
Chapter 818: I just really paid attention to SHINee this August. Yet, when Jonghyun passed away four years ago, I felt sad that another beautiful and caring person chose to leave this place. In fact, I didn't want to listen to any SHINee songs then.
Now, watching SHINee's MVs, I feel like I have accepted what happened and hope that he is really happy now.
Redofthedawn
#7
Time keeps moving on and I wonder why I can't just go back and fix things to when it was so peaceful. So much has happened in the last four years and it feels as though there's only SHINee left to comfort me. Jonghyun for so long I've written my letters to you and I couldn't this year because I couldn't find the strength or will to when I was feeling down. I haven't cried this much since I was a baby. I promised last year that I would tread the new year with caution and that didn't work out so great. There's more I wanna say but I just wish you knew how much I love you. Thank you for being born and sharing your light with the world. Sincerely I love you. 𝑰 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒂𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 ❤️
lovelyfeisty
#8
It’s been 4 years now and so it’s hard to believe that you left us, but I still do remember you as SHINee’s Blingbling Angel and as the brightest star that shines in the sky.

I used to feel so lonely after knowing that you left us, that I was listening to Lonely everyday for about a year, but now I just remind myself that you’re still with us, as the bright shining star watching over us from the night sky. ❤️
I will always love you.
wonpokemon
#9
i was InMemoryOfJonghyun!
just thought i'll let you know so you don't add this username again~ =]
anyways, good luck with the add and for all those who come here and are thinking of Jjong and of others and themselves.
aseulmonsta
#10
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