A Death in Our Family
Today I was informed about the death of fellow Southern Californian and Bat-buddy jokerluv. I am unsure the details regarding her untimely passing, only that she is no longer with us. She contributed a lot to the Batman fandom, be it fanfics or, as I always loved, behind the scene photographs of The Dark Knight. I didn't know much about her; her age, name, other interests, these and other facts were and still remain a mystery to me.
I don't think she would have ever referred to me as a friend, nor I her, simply because we never had more than a comments-only "these are great! thank you!" / "Great chapter!" kind of banter.
People can be stingy with the word friend; it is a title only bestowed on those who have truly gone above and beyond the call of casual acquaintance, mostly on an emotional I am here for you level. I don't begrudge people who reserve the word friend for those special few in their lives, that is your choice. I am someone who is free with the word; I always joked that if anyone, whenever in my life, had showed any kindness towards me, they were my friend and I will always consider them such (unless circumstances changed). I have friends whom I have not talked to in years, friends I reconnected with after a decade or so of silence, and I care for all of them.
I want to take this opportunity to let everyone reading this know that they are important. Your lives are highly valued and each one of you is precious, your life force is something to be treasured and proud of. I hope that every single one of you know how wonderful it is to be alive, even in the darkest of moments of stress, emotional, psychological turmoil or pain out of our control. Your life is always worth fighting for, and take no moment or person for granted. None of us truly know what we may mean to another person, however insignificant that contribution may have seemingly been on our part - be it in the form of unconditional love, fanfics, a ride to the grocery store, artwork, lulz, whatever. We mean something to each other. You all mean something to me, and words cannot express the love and gratitude I feel for everyone who has read this journal, even just for the fics. Your encouragement has given me the confidence to pursue an idea, a dream, a goal.
I also want to say that even though I am not a trained psychologist, nor am I a medical professional, I am ordained and part of that venture means I am open to listen to you. If ANYONE feels that they are in a dark, tight spot and they need just someone to LISTEN - listen and rant at without judgment, unsolicited advice, or presumption, you are ALWAYS free to drop me a line. I say this without ego, just from one human to another. I make no guarantees to healing because I do not claim to be a healer, just someone who has taken a deep interest in humanity and I have vowed to do my best to be an open ear and a shoulder if need be. It doesn't matter if we never talked before, it doesn't matter what walk of life you are from because you are important to the grand scheme of life. Never forget that.
Love is another word I throw around as freely and openly as friend because I think the world is sorely lacking in love, and because it's oft easier to say hate. Go on with your lives now, and take care of one another. My love to all of you.
I don't think she would have ever referred to me as a friend, nor I her, simply because we never had more than a comments-only "these are great! thank you!" / "Great chapter!" kind of banter.
People can be stingy with the word friend; it is a title only bestowed on those who have truly gone above and beyond the call of casual acquaintance, mostly on an emotional I am here for you level. I don't begrudge people who reserve the word friend for those special few in their lives, that is your choice. I am someone who is free with the word; I always joked that if anyone, whenever in my life, had showed any kindness towards me, they were my friend and I will always consider them such (unless circumstances changed). I have friends whom I have not talked to in years, friends I reconnected with after a decade or so of silence, and I care for all of them.
I want to take this opportunity to let everyone reading this know that they are important. Your lives are highly valued and each one of you is precious, your life force is something to be treasured and proud of. I hope that every single one of you know how wonderful it is to be alive, even in the darkest of moments of stress, emotional, psychological turmoil or pain out of our control. Your life is always worth fighting for, and take no moment or person for granted. None of us truly know what we may mean to another person, however insignificant that contribution may have seemingly been on our part - be it in the form of unconditional love, fanfics, a ride to the grocery store, artwork, lulz, whatever. We mean something to each other. You all mean something to me, and words cannot express the love and gratitude I feel for everyone who has read this journal, even just for the fics. Your encouragement has given me the confidence to pursue an idea, a dream, a goal.
I also want to say that even though I am not a trained psychologist, nor am I a medical professional, I am ordained and part of that venture means I am open to listen to you. If ANYONE feels that they are in a dark, tight spot and they need just someone to LISTEN - listen and rant at without judgment, unsolicited advice, or presumption, you are ALWAYS free to drop me a line. I say this without ego, just from one human to another. I make no guarantees to healing because I do not claim to be a healer, just someone who has taken a deep interest in humanity and I have vowed to do my best to be an open ear and a shoulder if need be. It doesn't matter if we never talked before, it doesn't matter what walk of life you are from because you are important to the grand scheme of life. Never forget that.
Love is another word I throw around as freely and openly as friend because I think the world is sorely lacking in love, and because it's oft easier to say hate. Go on with your lives now, and take care of one another. My love to all of you.