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How to cope with the sudden death of a friend, from someone who's been there

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These are small changes, but they are ones people have noticed. Some have embraced them, while others have been a bit more hesitant. It makes sense, especially if they've been used to a certain type of Leah for so long.

But I like this new me. I hate that it took the death of my friend to make it happen. But if I can carry some of his personality with me, then he's not really gone. And knowing that helps me get through some of the tougher days.

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Leah was the Health Editor for INSIDER. Before joining the INSIDER team, she served as the Lifestyle Editor at Romper and also played a key role in the site's launch. She graduated from Syracuse University in 2011, where she earned a degree in magazine journalism and a minor in nutrition.  Her work can be seen on Romper, Bustle, and Popsugar.