Losing a parent is always tough, especially for young kids. Their minds, still so full of possibilities and a future spread out before them wide as the sky, are not built to imagine such a monumental loss.
It must feel impossible. And so some children try to re-frame the tragedy. Invent a solution or a world where loss makes sense to them. And this is a heartbreaking example of just that — a little girl who has lost her dad, and is trying to make sense of it all in her own way. Lily Bennington is the 6-year-old daughter of former Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington and his wife, Talinda. On July 20, leaving Lily and her twin sister Lila behind, along with their 11-year-old brother Tyler and three other children of Bennington's from previous relationships.
After late Chester Bennington’s sister Tobi accused her brother’s Linkin Park bandmate Mike Shinoda of mistreating Chester throughout the years, the singer’s ex-wife Samantha spoke up via Instagram, voicing her support of Tobi. “My sister-in-law speaks the truth. I just got off the phone.
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It has been nearly a month since Lily's dad committed suicide. A month to grieve, to try to understand a concept far too complex for the mind of a 6-year-old. Bennington struggled for years with substance abuse issues, and had reportedly been devastated by the recent suicide of his good friend, in May (Bennington's own death happened on what would have been Cornell's birthday).
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Of course, a little girl wouldn't be able to make sense of any details, and so she asked her mother this poignant question: Is daddy on tour in our hearts? As a mom myself, I can't imagine how much Talinda Bennington is struggling to keep things together for her kids. And how hard it would be to answer a question like Lily's, especially when she is probably overwhelmed with her own grief. A week after Bennington's suicide in his Palos Verdes Estates home, Talinda shared this statement about what their family's life looked like in the aftermath: One week ago today, I lost my soulmate and my children lost their hero-their Daddy. We had a fairytale life and now it has turned into some sick Shakespearean tragedy. How do I move on? How do I pick up my shattered soul?
The only answer I know is to raise our babies with every ounce of love I have left. I want to let my community and the fans worldwide know that we feel your love. We feel your loss as well. My babies are so young to have lost their daddy. And I know that all of you will help keep his memory alive.
He was a bright, loving soul with an angels voice. And now he is pain free singing his songs in all of our hearts. May God Bless us all and help us turn to one another when we are in pain. Chester would've wanted us to do so.
Instagram: System Queen of the Damned Soundtrack singing Chester Bennington (Linkin Park) Enjoy the song and rate ❤ Verse I: You fell away What more can I say The feelings evolved I won't let it out I can't replace your screaming face Feeling the sickness inside Chorus: Why won't you die? Your blood in mine We'll be fine Then your body will be mine Verse II: So many words Can't describe my face This feeling's evolved So soon to break out I can't relate To a happy state Feeling the blood run inside Repeat Chorus Verse III: Why is everything so fucking hard for me? Keep me down to what you think I shall pay!
Must you tempt me and provoke the ministry? Keep on trying I'm not dying so easily (Repeat) I will not die. Why is everything so fucking hard for me? I will not die. Why is everything so fucking hard for me? Repeat Chorus (x3) I own none of this is only a matter of entertainment.