Think Of You And Smile Fondly

A Farewell

Jonghyun-ssi,

I always worried just a bit more for you, and I think it was because deep down I knew you struggled more than you let on. When you would open up about your depression or insomnia, I would worry all that much more. You always assured us that you were fine, and you always acted so happy, but I worried about what happened once you went home, because I knew the monsters in the dark had to have been waiting for you.

I wish you hadn't been lonely, and that the doctors hadn't blamed you or brushed you off. It was never your fault. It was never anybody's. You were always such a shining light to all of us, and I wish that we'd been able to do more for you too. What's happened though has happened, and we can't change any of it now. It's still shocking to think that you're gone, but I'm glad you're in a better place, and not lonely or in pain anymore.

If we ever meet in heaven, I want to smile with you happily and tell you that you've done an amazing job. I want to tell you that I missed you a lot, but that I don't blame you for leaving early. It must have been very hard for you, and you stayed strong for so long.

I know that you're looking down on us all from heaven now, and I hope that we can show you that we're doing well soon. It may take some time, but I know that only time can heal, and I hope that we'll be able to think of you and smile fondly soon.

You were a great man, and I can't thank you enough for all that you did and gave us while you were here. Thank you for opening up about so many topics that most people don't talk about, and for being such a strong supporter us all.

You did well.
Rest in peace <3

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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 2435 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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