Chester Bennington

I know everyone always says that this band, this person, this song, etc. helped me through some tough times, but that is very much true for Linkin Park and Chester Bennington. I first began listening to Linkin Park around the early 2000’s when my two oldest children were just little girls. I was in a bad marriage and frequently fought with depression, which my husband at the time merely ignored and invalidated. To some degree, he was the cause of it, though it was something I had struggled with since I was young. Linkin Park’s music really resonated with me and the struggles that Chester had with depression, family and marriage problems were very relatable. He was my second favorite member of Linkin Park. I am really sad to see him lose his battle with depression and the demons he faced. Music has lost yet another talented artist and gentle spirit. Rest in peace Chester.