Seven years ago tonight, my friend died.

As a result, I find it increasingly difficult to have or wish a "happy new year" upon anyone - particularly as they are the last know words said to and spoken by him.

Instead, I would like you to raise a toast to absent friends - living or dead - here and there. Whomsoever, however and wherever they may be.

Instead of "happy new year" I wish that you all make enough of a mark (be it large or be it small) upon someones life, that in your absence, and at such times, you too are toasted as an absent friend. I hope that others make enough of an impact upon yours to be remembered, missed or reached out to. I hope you follow the example set by The Sigil (and of course many others, here and out in the world) in December and reach out to absent friends you do not yet know, and may never meet. I hope that if you find yourself in circumstances beyond your means or control, that absent friends (known, or unknown) will reach out to you, and aid you in that time.

Here's to you, here's to them, here's to us and the great unknown!


To absent friends!

Edit: I DO just mean make a toast OF "to absent friends" FFS!

It is here that we should remember Leelah Alcorn, a transgender teenager who committed suicide a little over a year ago as a result of abuse from her parents.

An archive of her suicide note can be found here:
https://web.archive.org/web/20150101040547/http://lazerprincess.tumblr.com/

My friend Lucas, who decided to leave us the day before my birthday, the jerk. If there could be anything said about him, it was that it was always an insane time and that boy could get the ladies like no one I've ever seen or will see again. I miss the smug ass.

And not a person, but my cat Taco disappeared almost two months ago, and I miss her terribly. I got her two and a half years ago while I was going through a very rough patch, and she helped me so much. She always seemed to know when I needed a warm fluff-ball in my lap. I miss my little furball so very, very much.

To absent friends!

My post will stay as it stands. I think it is the most obvious way to remember her.

Then you're being a twat. I have nothing against the cause. But this thread is not, and was never meant to be about causes.

To all of our loved ones, friends, and those who were taken from this world far too early. We miss you.

To absent friends and loved ones.

To the one friend I haven't seen for a while, but I recently heard of tragic news. I wish you good health, a happy family, and good fortune.

Same thing, but YES!!!!

To Ron who was taken unexpectedly this year. He definitely left his mark on many that knew him and will be missed dearly.

To absent friends and those we love!

To Absent Friends!

Where did I mention a cause? I was just describing the person who died.

To absent friends. To Caroline, who is with me always. To my mom, to Dennis and Ray. To absent friends.

Please stop, this is not the place for this. take it to chat.