ARC, forget off. If you find threads like this annoying, stay away from it, don't bring your bullstuff in here.
I'm sorry to hear that about your friend. So far, I haven't had any losses in my family, other than a pet.
Though, I do feel bad for a few people I know. They live with stuff parents, and put up with it every day, still managing to stay happy and do well in school.
It's amazing, the things you don't know is happening to someone else, till they open up to you and tell you.