Atelier Log I’m a member of the subreddits r/hagfashion and r/positivity, and there was this one woman who was a very frequent poster in both. Her username everywhere is RoseThrives. She’s severely disabled, living locked away and on a permanent ventilator and catheters, but she’s always so friendly and positive. She celebrates everything she could in her life and shares her thoughts and feelings and beautiful fashion. She loves rainbows and bright colors. She has some isopods that she loves and cares for, and she posts them a lot too.
Rose really lives up to her name — a beautiful person who makes everything around her more beautiful by simply existing.
I don’t know her personally, and yet, it kind of feels like I do. She’s just that involved in her online communities. I interacted with her a few times and her positive attitude and fashion sense always made me smile. I’m certainly not the only person who feels this way; people in these communities love her a lot even if they don’t actually know her. I can only imagine how the people who know her “for real” feel about having her in their lives.
Rose has passed away. About a month ago she was moved to hospice, and 3 days ago it was announced that she’s gone. She was only 25.
Her final wish was to marry her best friend, and she did so in hospice, just a couple weeks before passing.
I’m completely heartbroken. I’m sitting here sobbing over someone I didn’t personally know. But Rose was truly a bright light in this world, and even up to the end she was so positive and beautiful. The world has lost something truly special.
Rest peacefully, Rose. You will be forever missed by your loved ones and internet strangers alike. Thank you for sharing your light with the world.
