As someone who is very active in social media, I’ve made many “friends”. Although I haven’t met many of them in “real life” we’ve been active in each other’s lives. We’ve read each other’s blogs and enjoyed banter over Twitter or Facebook.
The connections have been real, just as real as the connections I’ve made at my workplace, in my neighborhood, or even at my favorite deli. They are people I meet on a continous basis, who share a common bond with me. It could be something as mundane as coffee or perhaps as idealistic as raising socially conscious children. In the end, it can’t be explained and it doesn’t matter. Its there.
Earlier today, I discovered that Karissa, better known as @prissygreen on twitter, passed away. She committed suicide. She was a young blogger, 31 years old, with her whole life in front of her. She was vivacious, funny and socially conscious. She uplifted and inspired with her banter. She wanted to save the world, make it a better place by going green. She cared enough to go the extra mile, even making her own laundry soap! Yet for some reason, she stopped caring for herself, she stopped fighting for herself… she lost hope.
It saddened me to hear the news. I didn’t know her well, but I saw her tweets. I read her blog. I felt connected to her. Her last post noted she needed a break. Like many nowadays, she was going through many changes, financially and emotionally.
I write this post in her memory, to note her life was important, to show that I cared.
May God grant her family peace and may all my readers know, and never forget, that you ARE worth fighting for! Never, ever, give up hope.
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How truly devastating, Karissa was such a gorgeous young woman and even through my short and brief conversation with her seemed like such a world changing personality. Thank you for such a heartfelt post.
What a beautiful post. I am truly saddened by her passing, and the outpouring of love for her is amazing to see. You have said so eloquently what I only wish I had the gift of words to say. Thank you so much for posting your thoughts.
So sad….we are living difficult times.
Very touching post…I’m wordless.
I remember when Karissa first started her blog, then it just took off. I was so proud of her success. I wish she could have felt all the love we have for her. But sometimes emotions & depression distort our view of our own lives. May she be at peace and may her family and friends know that she was loved, they are loved and not alone.
This really is a beautiful post. Prayers for her family.
You are right, very sad and horrible truth that she passed. I just read about it yesterday and it saddened me, we are REAL people on and off the computer screen even if some people don’t think so…
Best
Rachel
She will be missed by many and I will keep her family in my prayers.
How sad, I will keep those close to her in my prayers.
Keep her and her family in your prayers. This is really an eye-opener. You just never know what people are going through even when they seem like life is just going great! God Bless
Thank you for mentioning it. Suicide is such a sadness for everyone
Stopped by her site to say goodbye.