@Twi Idk, having your world view be broken at that age.. well. Maybe they started thinking they're insane. Forget freaking, I'd straight up think I was in a dream/coma, and maybe if I really died in it I would irl, and thus wont take any chances.
One would say that being a kid might make it...
The last panel is just savage. xD
That said... wow, whats he feeling that his wife also second hand feels due to her ability? Must have hit her like a truck. Rip.