Kia.

*hugs*
It's so very, very sad.

And that was probably *not* the most appropriate icon. Must change the default. Sorry.

*hugs back* I know. I can't believe it's true and actually happening. She was doing so well and I was so sure she was getting better, and then... this. It must be even more difficult for you who actually met her and talked to her. I wish I'd met her, even once. But we talked via email every now and then, so I got know her at least a little. I will miss the Kia I got to know, for all those things you said and more.

(I have a feeling she wouldn't mind the icon. It's Elijah and it's you.)

Wow... That is unbelievable. I dropped most of the Lotrips crew once I left alisalohv behind, but even so, I would read her LJ posts, especially the ones about space. When they needed donations for her travel, I donated and she and I corresponded by email. Actually, we corresponded a lot via email -- long, involved emails. She had a lot of insecurities and I wanted to remind her of how smart she was and how good a writer she really was. Finally, we shared our love for Sigur Ros and she pointed me in a lot of directions when it came to music.

She was a very unique and sweet soul who will be missed. I haven't spoken to her in a couple of years and I'll still miss her. I haven't met anyone like her.

It is unbelievable. I was so certain she was doing better and everything would be all right again, but things don't always go the way you want them to go. I can't believe she's gone. Like you, we exchanged emails every now and then, talking about fandom stuff as well as RL stuff, her insecurities and writing and some problems we shared. The latest was about her situation and mine just a few months ago, and I remember how she said everything would be fine.

She really made an impact on many people, didn't she? It wasn't only about Lotrips. Maybe in the beginning, but not in the end. In the end it was just about being friends and sharing things. I will miss her a lot, and I know that there will never be anyone like her.

oh dear. i haven't had contact with her since she deleted her old lj two years ago or something, but still. this makes me sad. :(

Just the other day I replied to her old comment, apologizing for being so late. I had no idea I would wake up today to hear news like this. I can't believe it's happening. I always thought it happens to other people on LJ, strangers who are out there, but not to me or anyone I know. I can't believe there will be no more Dom/Billy squeeing or news about the latest things happening on the NASA front.