Alex was my neighbor but I was very attached to her. I loved her like family. I am heartbroken to hear of this news. My favourite time with Alex was watching Impractical Jokers with her and sharing laughs. I had hoped I would have her friendship for the rest of our lives. I will remember you forever, Alex. And I believe I will see you again. I love you so much. And Ahri too.

I had the privilege of meeting Alex through an art therapy group we both attended. I'm usually not great in group settings, anxiety is a strong force, but Alex's warmth and kindness was a stronger one. The way she was able to make people feel comfortable and welcome was truly incredible, and every week I would look forward to seeing her more and more, always so excited to talk and make art with my friend. Getting to hangout outside of group, talking on the phone, sending funny messages, introducing her to my cats, these are all things I'm so very honored to have gotten to do with Alex, and I'm devastated that I won't get that opportunity again. I wish we had more time, I wish we had more conversations, I wish I had gotten to meet her beloved cat Ahri in person, I wish we had one last group together. I'll miss you forever Alex, I hope you're finally at peace, I'll be thinking of you.

I met Alex years ago, and we were fast friends. Through all of it, i helped her always to see it through what felt like impossible odds. And she helped me too, in more ways than she'd ever have recognized or accepted. I had planned to come visit her for her 22nd birthday, but she left before i could. She kept our connection quiet from everyone to protect me because she feared her family wouldn't accept me. I didn't really care about if they did or didn't, because she made me feel like i could face any challenge life had in store for me.

I still can't believe she's not here anymore. But i know her spirit will find peace, no more pain, no more struggle, no more fears.

I loved her art, and always encouraged her to do more, because art was a way to express what she had in her mind; an outlet. In the months leading up to the end she's gradually begun to tell Sam about me. Not a lot, just bits here and there, and having Sam speak approvingly meant so much to Alex, she just wore this smile that would light up a room whenever she talked about Sam.

I miss her dearly, every moment of every day. It's so difficult just to get out of bed, or do anything at all knowing she's moved to another realm.

But i know she's at peace now. No one can haunt her now.

~ Chrys