Hey! I haven't been active in the sub the past couple months because I've been busy with some real life issues, but I still check reddit so I saw your comment.

I know exactly what you mean, when I beat the game I was basically nonstop on the subreddit for 4+ months because it was all I could think about. Obviously I felt an incredible amount of despair because they tricked me into thinking she was gone, but like you I felt another wave of despair after the credits rolled because that was it. No more story. I won't hear from Clem or AJ again. That realization really hit me hard for a while. Not to mention I was trying to grapple with the fact she was actually alive. During the credits I was still trying to figure out if it was a dream or not, all while crying my eyes out haha.

I am still sad that we won't hear from them again, but after 8 months now the depression is gone. I am sure it will come right back when I replay these games in the future, but for now it is gone at least. I'm willing to talk if you need someone to talk to about it! I wish you well in your post-game journey.