Online Memorial for Socks

I don't know where to start when it comes to saying good-bye to Socks. She was an amazing friend and writer. It was always a joy to see her at my streams, read her writing, talk about our mutual fandoms, have watch parties together. She streamed some Dragon Age for my partner and I with all the good Alistair scenes! She gave me my first big commission, and I scared my partner awake because I gasped very loudly at her commission request while I was laying in bed. I was in awe because I recognized her name from the Shallura communities I had been in. I was so glad to eventually get to know her as a friend. I downloaded the Galavant soundtrack after she streamed it, and I sang along to the songs in my car. I remember coming home during the pandemic to watch Good Omens together, and was thankful for a night to just chill with one another. I will miss her so much, and will really cherish the time we got to spend together.

When I found out she had passed away a few months after the fact, I was shocked. I wish I had checked in sooner and felt very sad that I didn't get to say goodbye. I don't think she would have blamed me though...she was very understanding. She had a unique tact for being uplifting and supportive without being pushy. She made me laugh, made me smile, and made me feel the world had lots of beautiful art to offer. She was an amazing and special person. It gave me comfort to know she passed in peace. It's hard to believe that she is gone.

I find myself wanting to message her about things that remind me of her. When I see a show she might have liked, or work on the next page of my comic, or feel the urge to send her a letter, I stop and realize that she's not here anymore. Even though we never got to meet in person, she had such an effect on me, and I feel really touched by the time we had together.

Socks, thank you for being such an amazing friend and I am glad we got to meet in this lifetime. I will cherish our time together always.