That's quite a sophisticated thought for such a young girl!! My goodness.
This reminds me of my feelings whenever someone is complaining about their job. Get another one!! So many of us feel trapped, but the truth is we are free. Masochists like their balls and chains I guess.
Death IS normal. We've gone overboard trying to postpone it.
That said, I am very sorry about your friend.
It is a funny thing, because many don't seem to see this, even though they would give the advice to others. Masochists and self-made Martyrs seem to have a lot of overlap.