I just discovered this a week ago. I'm still not entirely sure what to say, or how to react, so excuse me if this goes everywhere.
Sally was someone I've known on here, and corresponded with, since 2009. She's someone I came to consider a very good friend. Immensely intelligent, kind, funny, and knowledgeable. I truly don't feel anyone had a bad thing to say of her. She was someone who randomly came into my life, and made an impact.
In the beginning, we'd talk every other day, regarding everything from wrestling, (Drew McIntyre was how we found a common interest) to current events, hobbies, even personal lives. I came to know about her Spouse, and her Family. She came to know about my Wife, and children. We talked all the time, like best friends. I'd randomly come to log on, just to see she's asking how I am. How my life is, and what I've been up to.
I know of a lot she's overcome, and most of all she's accomplished, which I can proudly say is more than most will ever achieve. It isn't fair. This isn't fair.
About a year and a half ago, I started replying less due to personal drama, and lack of time. One of my favorite quotes from her was this..
Sally said:
"I'm the kind of friend that's good for you to have: I make no demands, I ask nothing except to enjoy writing back and forth, as little or as often as you like. No pressure, no worries."
Earlier this year, at the end of January, was the last time she wrote. She was concerned, and happy to hear from me. Hoping we'd begin to write more. I was at a point where I barely logged in once a month, and each time I did - I kept saying
"I'll reply next time, when I have more time." Now I can't..
I hate that this has happened, and my heart aches to know I've lost such a wonderful friend from my life. To know now that she was going through so much of her own, and I never knew because I was too wrapped up in my own life. Because Sally is that friend, who always cares for you - and never reveals anything negative in her life, that she may consider would upset you, or make you feel bad for her. I feel like a horrible friend, and it hurts so much to know I can't reply to her now - knowing I'll never get a response.
I hate this so much. I will forever miss you, Sally.