Four years after Sven's death: collective grief as a left -wing answer

Four years after Sven's death: collective grief as a left -wing answer

Four years ago, the news of the sudden death of our comrade Sven shaked the community. He died at the age of 21, which was a painful loss for his friends and political companions. A few weeks later, a gathered obituary was released to keep the memories of Sven awake, not only for those who knew him, but also for those who could never get to know him. The loss and the associated feelings are often difficult to share in today's society, so it is important to create a collective and solidary framework for grief. The German left has only a few experience, but after the loss of Sven and other comrades, the need for a solidarity culture of mourning became particularly clear.

Sven was very active in anti -fascist movements in Karlsruhe and was one of those who were passionate about their political beliefs. For many, he was not just a colleague, but a friend whose loss left a big impression. The grief of his death will accompany us for a long time and it is important that we not only process them individually, but also together.

collective grief and memory

In the first few days after Sven's death, his friends found together in the left Center Barrio137. There they created a room where everyone was welcome to mourn, cry and stories about Sven. This gesture of openness and coming together showed that nobody should be left alone with his pain. Sven's family also looked for contact and spent an evening together with the political community.

A frame was also created for the funeral, which took into account both the grief of the family and that of friends. It was of great importance that everyone who knew Sven was given the opportunity to say goodbye. The linking of personal pain and political loss made it possible for a deeper grief experience.

After these stirring days, a funeral service took place in the outdoor area of the P8 last Saturday. Completed from different cities of southern Germany, including Stuttgart and Mannheim, met to commemorate Sven together. There was tea, coffee and warm soup, and the event offered space for speeches about Sven's life's work and for personal anecdotes. Sven's mother kept moving words that touched everyone present.

With this celebration, an important step was taken to cope with the grief together. The day was not only an occasion for mourning, but also an opportunity to share happy memories of Sven. The joint dealings with this painful event led to the new community and solidarity with each other. The support of Sven's family was the focus and showed how important it is to stand together in difficult times and help each other.

This obituary remains even four years after Sven's death, because it reminds us of the importance of a transparent and solidarity culture of mourning. The contact with Sven's family and friends has subsided a bit over the years, but collective memory celebrations are held on special days, such as his birthday or his day of death. The way we deal with grief changes over time what is part of a natural mourning process.

For many of his colleagues, it is important to break the taboo around Sven's death. Often there is no longer talk about deceased, and many who did not know Sven do not dare to ask questions. In order to counteract this silence, attempts are actively attempted to keep the memory of Sven and other comrades alive. Stories about their fights and what they meant for us are shared to promote a joint memory and mourning culture.

The thought of how Sven lived remains and continues to inspire us in our fights. We would like to pass on his mind and pass on the teachings that we have drawn from our joint commitment to others. A quote that Sven has often used is: "This is how life is and so you have to take it, brave, unpaid and smiling - despite all of this." This remains a leitmotif that accompanies us in difficult times.

The support and exchange with others who have had similar experiences are helpful in this process. Therefore, the memorial events are not only a way to mourn, but also an opportunity to create and capture collective memories. Four years after his death, Sven remains part of our fights and will live on in our hearts.