Tragedy has struck again in the blogosphere. My dear friend Karissa from Prissy Green has sadly taken her own life. As I sit here and try to type this I am in complete total disbelief. I feel sick to my stomach. I’m devastated. I was fortunate enough to have known Karissa online and in real life. The world and the blogosphere have lost a tremendous woman and friend.
I found out earlier via text message about Karissa while I was working. I collapsed. Right into the arms of one of my co-workers standing next to me. And I have been sobbing since. I was really hoping I was reading it wrong. It couldn’t be true. I was literally just with her. She was one of the bloggers who I spent time with while I was in New York for the TJ Maxx/ Glee event. I sat across from her at lunch and I made her laugh by flapping my arms like a chicken and she had to explain to me what “free range” chicken meant. She was strong, funny, nice, and upbeat. When she talked about how she lives her life green and grows her own vegetables and stuff, I was envious. Anyone who knew her online and in real life knows what an amazing person she was.
I keep asking “Why would you do that?” But the truth is, no one really knows what goes on deep inside someone. But I know that in the place where she is right now she is happy and at peace. Now, we are all left to grieve. I don’t know how much more tragedy I can take and I really hope this is it for a while. I pray for peace to her family and friends and all who knew her.
Karissa- You will be greatly missed. Probably more than you ever would have known. I love you. And I will cherish those moments we spent together. I take comfort in knowing that you are an angel now looking down over us all.
If you are feeling sad or depressed, please please reach out and talk to someone, anyone. There is always someone willing to listen. I’m always here.
About Blondie
I think you are a wonderful, inspiring, beautiful woman. I think Karissa was very blessed to have had you among her friends.
You’re right, we never know what is going on in the depths of someone’s heart…but I’m sure she knew that you cared for her.
I wish I could zoom in through my pc and give you a big hug right now.
Hugs
xoxoxo
Sarah
Thank you for sharing a little bit about her. I read her site a few times and participated in chat. I didn’t have the pleasure of meeting or engaging in long conversation but i too pray that she is now at peace.
{{{{Hugs to you}}}}}}
Thank you Nicole, this was so meaningful and special. I’m so glad to call you a friend.
Lee
Great Post , I don’t know what to think about all this.I know I’m sad and angry that we could not help her.
Hugs Nicole
((hugs)) to you Nicole and all of her family and friends. She will forever be missed.
Karissa’s memory will live on forever because of friends like you. Thank you for that personal look at her.
I am so sorry that you are hurting Blondie. Karissa will be missed.
Great post! My prayers are sent your way and to her friend’s/family!
many prayers to you and her family
*hugs*
It sucks. There aren’t any real flowery words or encouraging phrases that mean anything at this point. It just sucks…
She was so beautiful and seemed so full of life; it is nearly unbelievable … looking at her photos, you can’t help but wish we could all wake up in the morning and it be a huge misunderstanding.
Blehck. Today sucked. Death is one of those things you just can’t really know how to process your emotions about. I didn’t know Karissa all that well – just from MomDot… but it’s hard not to cry for a woman when you realize she was in so much misery that her own life meant nothing to her.
Sorry.
*hugs*
I am speechless…I had NO IDEA!! I read her blog all the time! So very sad and I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all who knew and cared about her.
I never had the pleasure of knowing Karissa IRL, but online I did. She was sweet, caring and very helpful. She will be missed. Thank you for sharing that picture of you and her and for telling us a bit about her. HUGS hon!!!!!!
((HUGS)) We’ve all been feeling the sting of this tragedy today and I wish nothing more than it was all just a bad dream.
Hugs to you. I’m still shocked this happened, tremendously saddened, and at a loss for words. Thanks for sharing the post and beautiful picture.
Nicole I love you. I know you have a lot of pain right now. I wish I could make you feel better but know you always have me. I love you! I’m so glad to know that you got to know Karissa beyond her blog.
Beautiful post Nicole. I love hearing the stories, and I think you’re right, she is an angel upon us now.
just a few days before that trip you spoke of she emailed us 5 winners of the mariott giveaway and she was saying how excited she was to be taking the trip and sorry we had not recieved them in time for new years such a sweet person no longer than I had spoke with her then just the other day not even knowing yet what had happened after getting the vouchers by mail I posted what a great bblog & person she was not even knowing what had happened. Its true we never know what someone is thinking , my brother in law took the same path and no one saw any signs or knew anything was wrong to understand why, why. But they are at peace now and pray for comfort for her family & friends to find peace as well. Thank you for this post I pray for you too as her friend
Hugs Blondie
I am so sorry, so sad, and so shocked. She was a member of my crew through IZEA and I had no idea that she was feeling this way and needed help. I definitely would have been able to relate. She was such a sweet and beautiful girl. I pray her family and friends will find peace, and she will definitely be missed. Tragic.
This has shocked and saddened me too. Big hugs to you, and prayers for her loved ones…
Well said Nicole. It is awful to get that kind of news.
Shane
What a great post! Karissa really enjoyed meeting you in New York, she told me so! I hope you are doing ok.
I am so glad that you and Karissa got to know each other in NYC. That will always brighten my day, to know that I could give you both those memories. The tragic loss of Karissa will haunt us all, and I only wish I could have done more.