Summary
A man named Daniel Dembede shared a story on social media about texting his late best friend's phone every year and unexpectedly receiving a reply from the friend's son. This story has become popular online, showing how people use texting as a way to cope with grief. People shared similar experiences of staying connected with deceased loved ones through texting.
Key Facts
- Daniel Dembede texts his deceased best friend's number annually and recently got a reply from the friend's son.
- The son's message said Dembede could continue texting, calling him "family".
- The viral social media post has around 700,000 views since March 10.
- Texting deceased loved ones can serve as a grief coping method.
- A 2019 study found mourning a friend's death can result in significant emotional and physical effects.
- The study observed that social activity helps people cope with loss.
- Other social media users shared similar experiences of maintaining connections with deceased loved ones.
