09/29/2025
I just learned about an hour ago that my neighbor has passed and my heart is so heavy. It appears she may have taken her own life and the pain of that is hard to put into words. I watched her grow up and she was one of the first associates I connected with when I moved into this building. She came to my little dinner gatherings in the beginning and we would talk until her mental health began to decline. As her struggles grew more severe she withdrew and stopped speaking to anyone. I felt for her deeply, but I also kept my distance. From time to time I would try to talk with her, hoping to reach her, but she never could bring herself to open up.
This loss is heartbreaking and my soul aches for her mother. It is also a reminder of how fragile mental health can be and how important it is to seek help and stay connected. Please, do not be afraid or ashamed to reach out for support. None of us should carry pain in silence. May she rest in peace and may her memory encourage us to treat one another with compassion and understanding.