STR8,
The same way I drive to work each day.
I've 'lost' a couple of friends in Heli's
But 'lost' more friends in cars and motorcycles. Even came close to wiping myself out on a bike more than once. Didn't stop riding after the first or the second
In my case I stopped for a bit and then made a decision. It is always harder when the loss is 'close to home'. We have to be realistic about these things, examine the hows and whys and then try to minimise our risks. As a species we're not designed for a life with no risk.
Me. I've no plans to die due to aviation. If one day I do, rather that than not fly. Statistically the accident rate isn't high, it isn't every day. Accidents in aviation just make the headlines more than the tens of thousands who die each day worldwide by other means.
It's a hard choice, but there is no rush.
Good luck