I am so saddened reading all these comments about how loved she was. I didn't know who she was until today, but it's just so heartbreaking that she isn't here to see and understand how loved she really was. I'm not articulating this very well. I just wish she could see this outpouring of love and respect - but I guess if knowing you are loved is enough to keep you alive, many people would never kill themselves. Suicide is such a tragedy.
Jenna, in your experience, was depression a common occurrance in the modelling industry? I'm curious to know if perhaps her career contributed indirectly to her suicide. To be a bit more clear, I mean to say, are there any people looking out for the welfare of these girls or are they totally on their own?
Fame, beauty, acclaim, attention. It's all so many kids want these days, above everything else. This is a tragedy, but I hope it will at least show that those things can't buy happiness, and that suicide and depression can touch anyone.
whynotshesaid promoted this comment
Edited by hortense at 11/19/09 3:56 PM Jenna approved this comment
eugenia.williamson was starred
eugenia.williamson was unstarred
@Sputnik_Sweetheart: Yeah, I did...so, so sad. I was already crying at work because of stupid little things, now I feel horrible for being so emotional over something so petty.
When I think about the amount of gumption that I have to muster to stand up to groups of pigheaded guys (and some women) at bars, at parties, and at work when confronted with views that are openly or tacitly hostile to women, I am struck dumb by women like Ms. Rossi.
Imagine the courage and determination she must've had to face up to an establishment that so plainly dictated the worth and rightful "place" of women in our society. To go in against the prevalent cultural mileau and make huge, bold strides towards true equality is inspiring beyond words. Her accomplishments should leave all of us not only grateful but breathless. No less than a true hero. #alicesrossi
11/20/09
Whatever was eating away at her, may she have found peace.
11/19/09
Rest in peace, Daul.
11/19/09
11/19/09
[nymag.com]
11/19/09
You're missed Daul. So very missed.
11/19/09
11/19/09
11/19/09
11/19/09
11/19/09
11/19/09
11/19/09
11/19/09
11/19/09
11/19/09
11/09/09
Imagine the courage and determination she must've had to face up to an establishment that so plainly dictated the worth and rightful "place" of women in our society. To go in against the prevalent cultural mileau and make huge, bold strides towards true equality is inspiring beyond words. Her accomplishments should leave all of us not only grateful but breathless. No less than a true hero. #alicesrossi
11/09/09
11/09/09
Thank you, Ms. Rossi, for everything. #alicesrossi
11/09/09