(Sent to Tiffany of Steph, Mexico, after hearing about Angela’s death.)
(Note: Posted with permission)

Dearest Tiff,

Happy New Year 2005! How are you? And your family? I’ve been thinking about you a lot especially recently after hearing about Angela.

I was really shocked by what happened to her and I felt great and deep sadness. All the memories from when I used to live with her and Andrew in Mexico came flooding back to me. It made me think about all of us who used to live together with her. I couldn’t believe it was her they were talking about. It really shook me.

I wanted to talk to you about it because I knew you would understand my feelings since you and Steph knew her as well. The worst for me is when I hear what our detractors are saying about the situation; how and what rights do they have to disrespect her memory?

I remember her as very sweet, gentle, extremely loving, encouraging woman. She was my ray of hope, a reflection of the Letters, alive, young at heart, just a beautiful personality, a wonderful person. I only have good memories of her. I never had any conflicts with her, she always made me feel comfortable when I was with her and made me feel like I was an important person. She really was an exceptional woman!

So when I hear the lies said about her, I want to answer to them: “Go to hell! Fuck you and your lies!”

They didn’t know her how we—who lived with her even for a short time—did.

Even though I am not in The Family anymore, I have the greatest respect for each person in it and to me they’re the best people that exist in the world.

If I needed to stand up for The Family and speak about what I lived in The Family, I would, without hesitation. I would do everything to help and support The Family. To me, you guys are the best. Period.

Anyway, I thought a lot about you guys and the times I lived with you in Mexico. What happened blew me away; there were so many emotions that I wanted to talk about it with someone who had lived with her too like you, Steph, myself and all the other people that were with us.

Please write me if you have time. I love you a lot and think a lot about you. I miss you so much!

I’m keeping you in my prayers!

Your friend Marissa