If my comments and blogging are scarce for a few days, forgive me. Yesterday I found out about the passing of a very brave and beautiful girl who I was honoured in knowing and having her presence, albeit not physical in my life.
Needing to work through the numbness and process the fact this IS real, and that none of us are immune/immortal (especially where eating disorders are concerned) has knocked me sideways. I mean, you know it, but sometimes it takes something like this for reality to hit home.
Hopefully by tomorrow things will have sunk in enough to resume normal posting; although in some ways that feels a bit shallow, she, Karen-Ann would not have wanted any of us to put our lives on hold.
Rest in Peace Sweet girl,
free from this hell.
On a lighter note,
Happy Birthday to my Beloved Grandad.
Stay safe everyone
i am so sorry to hear about your friend. wow, it’s definitely one of those things that you understand on an intellectual level, that EDs can and do kill, but you can’t believe it until it actually happens to someone in your life. i am truly sorry, my thoughts and prayers are with you and her loved ones. 🙁
No need for you to apologize and I’m so sorry to hear of your friend’s passing. Take as much time as you need to heal…
*hugs*
Hope everything is alright with you… cheer up. Things happen for a reason.
Happy birthday to your granddad! xoxo
Sorry to hear about your friend, hope you feel better soon. x
this is so awful… I’m so sorry for your loss. Take as much time as you need.
Happy birthday to your grandad, I hope that brings you some joy.
xx
My sympathy is sent to you. Take all the time you need!
Birthday greetings to Grandad too.
I’m so sorry to hear about your friend. Take as much time as you need to go through the grieving process. My heart goes out to her family and loved ones.
-indigo
Virtual friends touch our lives and often become as close as our physical pals. It’s sad to hear of the loss of someone so young and beautiful, hopefully she’s finally found peace.
Hopefully you’ve been able to enjoy some happier times with your Grandad on his special day.
Much love,
Vix
xxx
am sorry to hear about your friend… oxo
hugs my love. Take some time out, it’s what we all need sometimes. xx
that’s so horrible. RIP.
I’m sorry about your friend 🙁 hugs!
Very sorry about hearing the passing of your friend. I hope you are well and taking care of yourself.
Happy Birthday to your grandpa 🙂
S
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I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. May she rest in peace.
<3
P.S. happy birthday to your grandad too 🙂
Ah darling, I’m so sorry to hear about your dear friend. It doesn’t matter that you didn’t know her in reality – sometimes online friendships can be the most powerful of all.
I hope you take comfort in the fact that she’s at peace now. Lots of love to you. x
Happy Birthday to your granddad, too. 🙂
Sorry to hear about her… and it makes me wonder really what’s next after life….
I am so so sorry for your loss.
My sister has lived with an eating disorder for ten years and in that time we have lost several people who were good friends to her, so I understand in a small way the numbness that comes when you are forced to remember that it can be a deadly illness.
My thoughts are with you.
I am really sorry for you, and happy birthday to your grandad!
stay strong!
x
I am so sorry to hear about your friend, I hope you are okay. take care xxx
I’m so sorry for the loss of your friend. I know it’s hard when you’re actually faced with the destruction EDs can cause. Stay strong love x
so sorry for the loss.
happy birthday to your granddad!
<3
I am so sorry to hear about your friend. My thoughts are with you and her family during this hard time.
Stay strong and be well. We love you. Dena x
So so sorry to hear this. I hope you and her family are okay. I send my love. xo
I’m really sorry to hear this Laura xx
So sorry to hear your bad news. Hope that with your strength and help from those close to you, you can pull through this difficult time x
sorry to hear about your friend, that must be hard.
hope you feel better soon (:
sorry to hear about ur friend
happy bday to you granddad
So sorry for your loss.
Claire xx
Be strong Laura.
C
xxx
sorry to hear of your loss x
My thoughts are with you, I’m so sorry that you lost a friend
Darling Laura,
I’m a so sorry for the loss of your friend, you need to give yourself time and kindness to heal. Be strong and know that you have love and support whenever you need it, don’t feel alone. You have my e-mail if you want to privately chat. Please do not hesitate.
My thoughts and love are with you and Karen-Ann’s family and friends.
Love Jo x
This is just so sad… But I truly believe that you mentioning it here on your blog will bring more awareness to the serious dangers eating disorders hold.
happy birthday to your grandfather!but im so sorry about your loss. may she rest in peace.
I’m so sorry for your loss hun, may she rest in peace.
Birthday wishes to Grandad! x
I am so sorry for you loss, darling. may she rest in peace…
best wishes to your Grandad!
sending hugs your way.
yeah dont apologize blogging isnt your life and you have no obligation… i wish you strength during this time and birthday wishes to your grandad
XX
Vi from Cali
So sorry to hear about your loss, hope your coping ok.
xox
Laura
Sorry to hear about this, hope you are ok. x
sorry abut heard this new…
stay strong!
That is very sad news.
i’m sooooooo sorry to hear about this – so devastating! rest in peace karen-ann.
stay strong honey! lots of love xxxx
I’m sorry to read about this, Daisy. Receive all my support and love from Spain, dear!
I’m sorry, I give you a big hug!!
Aww Laura I’m so sorry to hear this 🙁 Hope you’re allright! Take all the time you need dear, I’m sending a very big virtual hug your way! x
sorry to hear about your friend, may she rest in peace
Lisa xo
Please accept my condolences for your friend. Time heals all wounds. I have an award for you, so please stop by GirlWhimsy. Thank you.
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my sincere condolences sweetheart <3 please stay strong during this difficult time. just hearing the news of this passing, brings a whole new meaning to life...
love you.
i’m sorry to hear about your friend. i hope you and her family are alright. sending you virtual hugs.
stay strong and take your time 🙂
I’m so sorry, love. Hope you’re okay. My friend has just lost her brother and it really does make you realise how precious life is.
Hugs. xo
Oh I am sorry. Please take care!
I am so sorry to hear this, I’ve had a lot of deaths around me this year and it can be really hard to cope along. Thank you for sharing and I hope you stay strong.
and thank you for your kind comments on my final blog post. I really appreciate your encouragement on starting a new blog. There was never any question in my mind that I would be giving up blogging entirely, just on that particular blog. I am back and actually posting under my real name. stop by!
thanks,
jayne/tess
oh no! aww i hope you’re ok, stay happy!
xx
Oh, so sorry, little Daisy. My thoughts are with you.
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I’m very sorry to hear about your friend. Hope you will be feeling better soon x.
I am very sorry for the loss of your friend. It’s never easy. Take a little time out. I hope you feel better soon. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
wow, im sooo sorry to hear about your friend. EDs are scary, i know from personal experience 🙁
ii pray for peace and understanding for ehr family and for you! god bless girly and feel better soon 🙂
I’m so sorry about your friend. It is definitely a wakeup call though. You realize how fragile and fleeting life is and it makes us want to take everything in! Take your time with blogging. We’ll be here when you come back! 🙂
Im so sorry to hear about your friend.. losing someone near and dear is the worst kind of pain to feel. Big hugs.
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I’m so sorry to hear this, big hugs.
Federica
My condolences. I hope you’re well.
I am so sorry to hear about your friend.
My thoughts are with you.
Take care
xxx
My condolences.
So sorry to hear this, my thoughts are with you sweetheart xxxx
Hey Laura, so sorry I haven’t commented you, only just saw your blog post underneath your latest. I’m really sorry to hear about your friend 🙁 It’s never easy when we lose someone we used to love and know, no matter the relation. I hope you’re ok and from the looks of it, you have many people supporting you here too 🙂 *hugs* xxx
i’m sorry about your friend. so sad. your blog is so lovely x
alexandra
I’m really sorry to hear about that. *hugs*
Oh gosh, I am so sorry to hear this. I will keep you and her in my thoughts! She will be in a better place now.. Always here if you need to talk! rip to your dear friend Karen – Ann x
Awe sweetie, I am so sorry to hear about your friend. My peaceful thoughts and greatest sympathies are with you right now. I know it is hard, but hopefully each day will ease the pain a little more.
Much love and a big hug,
Amy
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