"And that's how I know how difficult it is," he said gently. "The world doesn't end at times like this; it just feels like it does. And eventually, especially as an adult, we're expected to pick up the pieces and carry on as best we can. Life goes on. Some people just... manage to go along with it better than others. And even if I can't condone many of the choices he made, I'd be lying if I said I didn't at least somewhat understand what may have motivated them."