My friend Niki Massey died today.
Readers may know her; I have written of her here, several times.
I fucking LOVED her. And I know I made her smile, at least once in a while. I know that because she told me. And I am so very grateful for that in this moment.
Niki was a fucking badass. An original, one-of-a-kind, force of nature. A Social Justice Warrior of the fiercest, finest kind (she preferred “Social Justice Daemon.” Hahaha.)
Niki taught me many things: to be a better writer, a better activist, a better friend, a better human being.
I am devastated beyond words.
REST IN POWER, my friend. This world is a better place for having you in it, however briefly.
♥
chigau (違う) says
*hug*
StevoR says
I wish I could have known her.
My condolences to all those who did.
I’m sure she won’t be forgotten and has made the world much better by being in it.
StevoR says
.. and much more.
Caine says
This is devastating news. Really rotten news. Niki should have lived forever, because she was that great.
Giliell, professional cynic -Ilk- says
That’s so sad.
I only knew her from her blog at the Orbit, but she struck me as an intelligent, compassionate and wonderful woman.
She’ll be greatly missed.
Raucous Indignation says
[bows head in silence]