Comments on: For the other Alyssa, a voice

By: Alyssa

Alyssa — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 22:02:33 +0000

Thank you, Joanne!

By: Joanne

Joanne — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 03:41:57 +0000

Alyssa- beautifully written. This piece, including the comments, had quite an impact on me. You are a talented writer who can touch our souls with your caring and thoughtful words. I’m glad that the family of the “other” Alyssa can find some peace and comfort through you.

By: Alyssa

Alyssa — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:56:08 +0000

Cathy,
I’m not quite sure what to say. I hope that my post, in some strange way, gave you a sense of hope and comfort in the fact that Alyssa will live on not only through the many people who knew and loved her, but those who didn’t, and were still touched by her story and wished they could have. I am so sorry for your loss, and hope you’ll send my best to the rest of your family-especially her sister. I lost my own grandmother this past spring and again, in a weird way, feel like maybe you were meant to read this to show me the cyclical value of life, even when grief is so strong. I’m not sure if that makes much sense out loud. But hearing from you really means more than you know to me and I think I will remember this experience forever. Thank you for your words…

By: C. Martino

C. Martino — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:38:09 +0000

Alyssa, I am Alyssa’s grandmother. This was a lovely tribute to her. She was only 19 and the most beautiful person, inside and outside. She had the greatest smile, she was full of fun. Her family is devastated. She has a sister 13 months younger who is inconsolable, as are her parents and brother. You would have loved knowing her.
Thank you again for your words.

By: Alyssa

Alyssa — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 05:58:27 +0000

Thank you Simone…I’m glad you think so.

By: Alyssa

Alyssa — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 05:58:01 +0000

Thanks Toby!

By: Simone

Simone — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 22:38:28 +0000

I think this will really mean a lot to some people out there. Chilling, but incredibly thoughtful.

By: Toby

Toby — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 03:24:23 +0000

wow .. Lys .. beautiful! .. and appreciating our ‘alyssa martino’ even more.

By: Alyssa

Alyssa — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 23:47:34 +0000

Thanks, Alexis. It’s oddly comforting to think that complete strangers will carry on your memory through happenstance, no?

Writing it gave me chills too. Reading back too…

By: Alexis Grant

Alexis Grant — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 23:40:43 +0000

This post gave me the chills. Thinking about the other Alyssa now.