Dear Carrie
Happy Birthday, wherever you are.
This year is two years since you left this world. Two years since your snark, your intelligence, your biting wit, your openness about your battle with mental illness and your undeniable love for the Star Wars fans faded into memory.
I watched The Last Jedi last night. Though Leia’s narrative is only a small part of the overall narrative, you were fantastic. While we can only imagine where Leia’s character arc might be going in Episode 9, the legacy of her strength, intelligence, courage and heart will forever live on.
I’ve spoken often on this blog about my own battles with mental illness. You continue to inspire myself and thousands, if not millions of others who battle mental illness daily. While it kept you down temporarily, it never forced out of the game completely.
While we continue to mourn your loss, you live on in the memory of family, colleagues, friends and fans.
RIP. In the words of our mutual ancestors, may your memory continue to be a blessing.
Sincerely
Writergurlny
