Talinda Bennington won't let Chester Bennington's suicide "ruin" her children.
Chester Bennington
The 'In The End' hitmaker tragically passed away last year and reflecting on his passing, a year later, Talinda is adamant she won't let what happen have too much of an effect on their children.
She told FOX 11: "It's the re-traumatisation. That day is so seared in my mind. If you don't take care of your mental health you will get sick, and that can cause you to do irrational things. [I won't] let this mistake ruin my children. I was determined to not let that happen."
Talinda had previously spoken of how she felt her life had turned into a "sick Shakespearean tragedy" following Chester's death.
She wrote soon after his death: "One week ago, 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 angel's 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. Rest In Peace, my love. Always, Mrs.Talinda Bennington (sic)"
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