Realization

As I was watching the DVD in my previous post, something became brutally clear. Most people in life rarely think about what it would truly mean to lose someone close to them, whether it be a parent, spouse, friend, whoever. What void would really be created, and how deep the pain? Walking away is easier than battling through the tough times, that's true. But are any really solid bonds created by walking away? Is any trust gained by not standing for who/what you believe in?