On Thursday night (technically Friday morning) at midnight, I received a notification on my twitter account - I was @ by hey
What followed, I can barely remember because I was so upset, if any of you look me up on Twitter or Tumblr, you can see some of my shock/grief tweets/posts. I got in touch with some of the admins, but since a tweet isn't exactly confirmation (and I had actually hoped that maybe she had only attempted but not succeeded), it was deemed better to wait for something more concrete before posting a thread for the community.
I had hoped so desperately that it was not real, but after having gotten in touch with her mother, who is still making arrangements, and seeing this article, https://dolphin-emu.org/blog/2015/04...n-rachel-bryk/, unfortunately, that was the confirmation needed that this was, in fact, real. There have been a few posts in other threads on this forum, but I wanted to make a thread specifically for hey, for her benefit, because as her friend, I believe she deserves that much.
Hey was troubled but a wonderful person. She touched so many people's lives in so many places and she will be missed terribly by those who loved her. I will never forget the PM I received one day, where she thanked me for being such a good person. I felt for her then, and I feel for her now. I don't feel like I was doing anything exceptional, except being a human being and caring for people, but it still made me feel good - like I'd made a friend.
I still do not have any information on the service. I would like to send something or make a donation in her name, so I will post information if/when I get it.
I wish there was more I could have done to help her, but I feel like she was beyond that, and it saddens me more than words can say. Right now, although I am upset, I am taking comfort in the fact that she is probably at peace now, and her suffering is over.
And to quote Sono (from PM, I hope you don't mind but it was beautiful):
Originally Posted by Sonomaa
UPDATE:
Rachel's mother started a blog in memory of her, and also a memorial fund, if you are able to contribute, I am sure it would be appreciated.
UPDATE: (19 May)
If any of you would like to pay your respects.Rachel's funeral service will be held on Friday from 5-8pm and Saturday at 9:30am at Orender Funeral Home in Manasquan, NJ. All are welcome to attend. If you need directions, please visit their website (http://orenderfamilyhome.net) for more information.
Again, we thank you for your kindness and support. Please continue to keep Rachel and her family in your thoughts.