“The ‘are u alive lol’ text captured a glimpse of our sense of humor,” Maureen said. “When I explained the text to my family and friends, they were initially surprised, but then they saw the irony. The online reaction was far beyond what I expected. Many people shared similar stories of innocent texts ending in death. I’m glad they can see it’s okay to laugh at life’s twists and turns.”
Maureen added that seeing others’ similar stories brought solidarity. “Feeling validated in my choice to embrace the laughter and quirks of this story really helps the grieving process.”