Know that the feelings you're feeling aren't crazy. You're not alone. While everyone may not be able to empathize with the specific circumstance, we all know the feeling of despair and can relate to it at a fundamentally human level. The profound sadness is in all of us, and while we each deal with it and express it in different ways when the time comes - we're absolutely right there with you in the spirit of it.

Also know that the profound sadness you might be feeling is necessary. I find that an intense/deep sense of gratitude and a profound sadness can often be different sides of the same coin.

Try to channel the gratitude rather than the sadness, but know that it's difficult and also know that time is on your side. Over time, hopefully it is the gratitude that wins out. It will, because it always does.

It took a couple of these kind of situations before I was able to reconcile the above (Grandpa passing away, other close family passing away too young, etc)

Good luck, stranger. I don't know you, but I'm human so I get it.

Thinking about how to respond to comfort you. But I will simply add that I am thinking of the pain you're going through.

I wish for all the strengths to you to overcome this. Maybe thinking about good life moments of that person could provide some much needed positivity.

I'm not sure if it makes sense to write this as a total stranger, but I'm really sorry for your loss.

Sorry to hear about your loss, I am hoping peace accompanies you as you go through the next hours and days ahead.

:( I'm sorry dude. I wish you all the strength in the world.