Yet another heartbreak...

[mistressofmuses]

Via umadoshi, who pointed toward a comment on her last post.

Apparently spikedluv has passed away. There is a a link to her obituary.

I had grown worried when she hadn't posted in a while. My initial worry was that something happened to her mom, but as time went on, I was more and more concerned, and kept hoping that she'd return and post something about what kept her from updating so long. I'm heartbroken that her last post was truly her last; she passed away later that day.

While the two of us only ever sort of tangentially shared fandoms, that was how I met her. For years now she's been a constant presence on my friends list here, sharing daily updates, and pictures of the seasons changing around her house. (Baby apples! Lilacs! Deer!) She's always been enthusiastic about so much, and encouraging toward everyone I ever saw her interact with.

For the last few years, we've exchanged holiday cards. She had just sent me a get well card after my appendicitis. It breaks my heart that I didn't even have a chance to thank her for it.

I think sunflowers will always make me think of her.

This year is cordially invited to fuck off very, very completely.

Comments

[vriddy]

I was so very sorry to hear about this. She was such a warm and friendly presence around Dreamwidth. The Get Well card sounds so kind of her, too. I'm so sorry.

[galadhir]

I didn't know her, but looking back on her DW it seems it was very unexpected. I'm so sorry she didn't get to see the spring she was looking forward to.

[umadoshi]

This year is cordially invited to fuck off very, very completely.

AMEN. ;_;

[scarlipswolfwife]

Big big hugs, hon. Too many losses at the start of the year piling up on you. Life and Death need to take a break already.

[king0fcrows]

I'm sorry, that's so awful.

I don't think I directly followed her blog but I definitely recognized her handle.

It's always heartbreaking to witness a regular in a strong online community pass, the absence of being is always just so stark, but I'm particularly sorry for the loss those who knew her more personally (like yourself) have to experience.

I hope the future brings a period of greater peace and less pain.