Naya Rivera meant a lot to me.
Santana meant a lot to me. I was so saddened and shocked when I learned that she went missing last week and prayed every night that she would be found alive.
I am absolutely devastated by her loss, it is a tragic accident that I haven't been able to stop thinking about since it happened. Through her portrayal of Santana, Naya helped me learn a lot about myself, helped me accept who I am. Inspired me in so many ways.
Recently over the past week I've watched quite a few episodes of Glee and found myself watching her performances of 'Songbird' and 'Rumour Has It/Someone Like You' over and over they've brought both tears to my eyes (I've cried so much since learning they found her body yesterday) and a bright smile to my face.
It hurts to watch that show right now, but I can't make myself stop either because she was wickedly talented and absolutely amazing in that role. I don't know her from much of anything else except for Glee (though she popped up here and there in shows I've watched before) and that's where I fell in love with admiration for her.
My heart is broken. I adore her. I adore the character she portrayed.
My thoughts are with her family, her friends, especially her son Josey. My thoughts are also with any of you who feel saddened by this as well.
I want to continue this story, to continue writing for her legacy of Santana, but I don't want to be disrespectful either and post anything too soon.
Please feel free to share your thoughts or your feelings as well.
Rest In Peace, Naya. Thank you for all that you've done.