How do you emotionally handle death?

Personally, I don't handle it well if it's someone close to me. It tears me apart. There's no way to prepare yourself for it either. It hurts so much worse than one can imagine.

I read through some of your responses. I'm sorry you're facing this once again, and I know it doesn't get easier with experience. I'm sorry you've had to go through so much already. You'll be wiser than most of your peers, but wisdom isn't worth the pain... I hate losing someone.