My cyber friend ?

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tanith
I "met" a distant cousin through researching the family tree.
We e-mailed about our findings and I was put in touch with two other members of her family, both men of a similar age to her.
Eventually we just became cyber friends, I got to hear about her children and their lives and she about mine.
We never met although she didn't live a great distance away, she always put a face to face meeting off.
One of the other cousins did come to visit with his wife and I am in fairly regular contact with the other.
About 4 years ago I had been in contact over the weekend and she asked me if I believed in life after death, our previous chat had been about cats, gardening, family etc and I was very surprised.
It was our last contact as she took her own life on the Tuesday morning.
Shock can't describe how I felt and this hadn't been the long and close contact you had with your friend.
For several days I expected a message or a letter telling me why. It never came of course.
I hope you get comfort from the memories of your long friendship, I am sure she knows you are with her in spirit.
You will grieve as if you knew her personally.
Best wishes to you and her family during these next days and weeks.

Just sending (hugs), tanith. This must be very difficult for you.

My thanks for your kindness.

I’m so sorry tanith, your friend has a very special place in your life. Sending love to you both.

Oh how this reminds me of my mum and dad. The difference they met once. They met a couple for 1 evening in Honolulu and emailed for 15 years and we’re true friends,
My heart goes out to you but I truly believe your friendship is truly valued by your friend. ?

Am sorry to hear this Tanith, it is very hard when someone you care about is so far away, but you seem to have done as much as anyone could in your position, at least you have been able to keep in contact with her daughters, I am sure they would have let her know they have been in contact with you and given her your letters. You can do no more, but I am sure she treasures the time she has known you, as you do her. Big hugs to you

Oh tanith, sending every good wish to you and your friend.

I know from experience what good relationships can be built between people who have never met.

A meeting of minds can be just as strong and important as face to face friendships.

I'm sure your companionship and support, albeit over a distance, has meant so very much to her.