Musician Chester Bennington of Linkin Park and wife Talinda. Photo / Getty
Musician Chester Bennington of Linkin Park and wife Talinda. Photo / Getty
Talinda Bennington couldn't tell "suicidal thoughts" were plaguing her late husband Chester Bennington before he died.
The 'Linkin Park' band member tragically passed away in July this year aged 41, and the late singer's 40-year-old spouse has taken to social media to share a photograph of her and her partnerwith their children before his death, and though the image captures the entire family laughing and smiling Talinda believes no one would ever have known how Chester was truly feeling at that point.
The brunette beauty captioned the heartfelt post, which she has shared on her Twitter page: "This was days b4 my husband took his own life.Suicidal thoughts were there,but you'd. Never kmow. #fuckdepression (sic)."
And Talinda - who was married to Chester for 12 years - has admitted she still can't sleep at night following the loss of her lover, and the "empty space" in her bed where the 'Numb' hitmaker used to lay is "too light now" it makes her feel uneasy.
She tweeted: "Another night & I can't sleep. The empty space in my bed is too light now & throws off my balance. I tend to roll to the side #widowproblems (sic)."
Talinda continued to post a string of tweets on the micro-blogging site to raise awareness of mental illness, which saw her encourage people battling with inner struggles to speak out.
Her posts read: "I want 2 know how ur feeling today.Do U need 2 be lifted up &told you're loved.Or do U want to help up others in pain today?#fuckdepression
Chester Bennington (R) and his wife Talinda Bentley (L) attend a basketball game. Photo / Getty
"Reading each AMAZING tweet fromthe LP fam.U r holding each other up&leading others 2 mental health safety.#Fuckdepression #MakeChesterProud
"My husband loved & respected his fans.He saw the greatness in every single fan.This is why!I know he is watching us unite #MakeChesterProud
"Do u realize the impact that EACH of you are making to someone who's in need?Every comment to uplift another is lifesaving! #fuckdepression (sic)."
Where to get help: • Lifeline: 0800 543 354 (available 24/7) • Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7) • Youthline: 0800 376 633 • Kidsline: 0800 543 754 (available 24/7) • Whatsup: 0800 942 8787 (1pm to 11pm) • Depression helpline: 0800 111 757 (available 24/7) If it is an emergency and you feel like you or someone else is at risk, call 111.
