I’ve taken my time posting here, mostly because I don’t really know what to say. I spoke with Persephone on few occasions, but I read a lot of her threads. She was so charming and most of her threads were interesting and funny. Of course, she was interesting and funny, so it makes sense that her threads would be. She always had a kind word to say to me anytime we did interact.
I want to offer my thoughts to those who have been so deeply saddened here. I will miss her, too (especially the tales of Dianasaur and Johnzilla). And to Patrick, please know that we’re here for you always, whenever you’re ready.
Like most everyone, this news has completely floored me.
I met Cristi in January although I already felt like I knew her well. I was somewhat in awe of her wit and beauty. She was a vibrant woman with an incredible intensity of spirit.
What a tragic loss to us all.
My deepest condolences to Patrick and her family.
I only knew her through her threads on this board really, but she just seemed so full of life and love. I quietly cheered for her when I read about good things in her life, and was pleased that she’d finally be moving on. My heart goes out to Euty, Tim, and the children. I’m so sorry; it’s just not fair.
I never met her in person, but was happy to have corresponded with her online. I loved reading her journal, and she always had positive things to contribute to mine. She even asked me five questions, and I’m glad I got around to answering them before… this.
Patrick, remember that you have friends through this awful experience.
Persephone was the first doper I met IRL. I was a weeks-old newbie when I saw a thread about a Flint dopefest. I asked her if I could come, and being Persephone, she was so welcoming I overcame my shyness and went. Welcoming a newbie was a kind gesture from a kind person, and as I later found out, entirely in character for her.
My condolences to everyone who loved her. This is terribly sad.
This really saddens my heart. I remember fixing our hair and make-up in a small, crowded, restaurant bathroom, at a DopeFest in NYC. We exchanged compliments, and laughed.
I am beyond shocked. I never met her but I thought she seemed like a bright, engaging person.
This is heartbreaking. My good thoughts and prayers go out to her kids and loved ones. She will not be forgotten. We have some small part of her on this board and she’ll be with us forever.
This post breaks my 3 month long hiatus from the boards.
I never really interracted with Persephone, but I was well aware of what a wonderful person she was. I read through some of her posts on LJ and many of her comments in my friends’ journals. When I was reading the boards on a regular basis, she was always such a strong presence, always there with a kind word or valid advice, from what I noticed.
Mortality sure is a funny thing, and it is events like this that should encourage us to re-evaluate our lives to see if we’d be ready to go at any given moment.
I regret not getting to know her better. My heart goes out to her family and friends, especially her children.
The full measure of what we are is only taken on this earth when we leave it. Then what remains is the regard with which we are remembered by those upon the earth that we have touched.
Persephone, is who we remember. For some only a voice, for a few more fortunate, a flesh and blood person, but someone sorely missed, and much admired. That kind spirit is still cherished. Let us each do an act of kindness in her memory.
She was pregnant with her son when I first encountered her here. That little boy must be about 4½ now. His sister is, I think, about two years older.
We only met a few times, but she always made me feel like a million bucks. We were not close, but over the years there were several rewarding exchanges. I can truly say she has long been one of my faves here.
What a shock.
Farewell, Cristi.
My condolences to Patrick, Tim, her family and any and all affected Dopers.
