"Cor", many positive and negative words start with it, few of them ever end with it. Sometimes a bad end can bring rise to a mixed beginning. Even with tragedy, sadly, life moves on. All we can do is learn, and attempt to prevent future instances, by being there if we can for those who are slipping between the cracks.
Having people like the cast of characters in one's life can stand to do wonders to help anchor all involved, for the personality dynamics stand to help each other's weakness, and only help them get back up quicker and stronger.