Answered Oct 24
This can be among the most painful (and long-lasting painful) things you can experience.
It can be one of a handful of defining moments in your life. You will never “get over it”, and have zero obligation to do so, despite the arrogant social pressure to do so.
Depending on circumstances, you may feel guilt, wondering if you could have done something to prevent it.
It can help you to be more aware of your own mortality, in a world where many people don’t actually grasp that death is real, and comes for all of us.
Afterwards, for the rest of your life… You can expect exactly zero empathy from anyone about it.