Tomorrow marks the 10th anniversary of my friend Nat taking her life. I've written before about how much I miss her. Her's is a tragic story and I still carry the guilt that I couldn't do more for her every single day.
I don't want the sadness and pain to be her memory so here I've selected some of my favourite photos of her, having fun with us all. Because at the end of the day she was a fun, loving person who enjoyed a good time (even if it involved necking snakebite on her way to therapy sessions!) and I think these pictures reflect just that.
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| This is probably one of my favorite photos, Nat hated having her photo taken but I caught her unawares here *mwahahahaha* |
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| My 15th Birthday, a World Cup theme was evident .... (L-R Nat, Lydia, Me & Hilary) |
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| Prom Dates |
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| Pre-prom photos in Luke's garden |
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| With a friend (We're both suckers for cuddly toys) |
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| A sleepover we had for her 16th Birthday |
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| Cuppa Tea? (L-R Nat, Alli, Kim & Luke) |
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| Our last day at school, finally escaping hell! |
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| So damn classy at my 16th |
Nat was always very proud of being almost a year older than us and when she turned 18 she insisted that her drinks that evening were documented ..
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| Not pictured is the absolutely rank Bloody Mary that she insisted I try before she ordered one! |
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| My 18th Birthday (Nat, Me, Mirela & Hilary) |
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| Cake! |
We had a couple of really fun trips to Thorpe Park -
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| Friends who pull odd faces together .... |
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| Holly, Dan & Nat |
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| Post-water slide |
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| Milkshakes at Via (Me, Nat & Lou) |
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| Ladies night (Hilary, Me, Lydia, Alicia & Nat) |
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| The Gilly! (Alli, Nat & Luke) |
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| Nat, Alli & Me |
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| Me, Lydia, Alli & Nat |
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| Lou, Kayleigh & Nat at Lydia & Hilary's 21st |
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| Luke, Nat & Hilary |
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| Us at Lydia & Hilary's 21st |
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| I don't even want to guess what's being ingested here ... |
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| Ready to go out |
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| Wetherspoons (where else?) |
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| Another Airbourne photo (2007 I think) |
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| Post-Saturday shopping feast |
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| Happy Halloween 2008! (Lydia, Nat & Alli) |
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| Hugs |
The last time I saw Nat was at her 22nd Birthday party, it was a fancy dress theme and she looked beautiful as always. Sadly she took her life just a few days later. I'm so glad that my final memories of her were us all celebrating her birthday and laughing together.
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| Alli & Nat |
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| A pirate & a goth walked into the party .... |
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| Nat, Lydia, Me & Hilary |
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| Opening pressies |
Nat my darling I miss you so much and I know you're at peace and happy cuddling all those animals at the Rainbow Bridge (you may even have bumped into Kay!). Until I see you again I'll miss you so much but remember all the fun times we've had.
I think I'll sign off with this picture -
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| I love this photo |
Love Jen
XxxX
