Motivational blogger Karyn Washington commits suicide, aged 22

Date: 14-04-2014 10:19 pm (10 years ago) | Author: Angel
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Karyn Washington, the young beautiful lady who founded the blog For Brown Girls has committed suicide. Karyn killed herself at her home on April 8th. She was just 22.

Her friends say the popular blogger, who founded the blog three years ago to 'celebrate the beauty of dark skin while combatting colorism and promoting self love', suffered from depression and mental illness for many months before taking her life. Friends say the depression started after she lost her mum to cancer in 2013.

Karyn, who motivated thousands everyday through her blog, never shared her problems with her fans and readers, who were most shocked when news of her death hit headlines. Continue...




Blogger Ty Alexander wrote on his blog
"I wanna pout for a few minutes. I wanna bubble-snot cry. I wish someone had told Karyn Washington that she didn’t have to be strong. She didn’t have to hold the world’s glaring eyes on her shoulders. That asking for help was ok. No matter how you ask for it, it’s ok. People say all the time, You’re so strong! That’s so far from the truth. I AM WEAK!!! I think that’s what has gotten me through. I don’t judge myself for bursting into tears in the middle of a meeting. I don’t judge myself for eating the entire pint of butter pecan ice cream (although I just signed up for Crunch)! And I cannot judge myself for not being able to save Karyn."

Karyn spread words of hope to thousands of women everyday. Messages such as this one, which she shared last year while watching her mother deteriorate from cancer:
"I am empowered by other strong women and girls. Even by those who don’t necessarily know they are inspiring. Women who are doing what they can to uplift others around them and make a difference in their community motivate me to do the same. I think it is so important for women no matter what complexion, race, or religious background to be united in making sure our voices are heard — that we are being leaders and positive role models to the younger generation."
May her soul rest in peace, Amen.




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Posted: at 14-04-2014 10:19 PM (10 years ago) | Newbie
- Topsylucas at 14-04-2014 10:31 PM (10 years ago)
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oh no! RIP
Posted: at 14-04-2014 10:31 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- osamabinladin at 14-04-2014 10:36 PM (10 years ago)
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 Sad RIP
Posted: at 14-04-2014 10:36 PM (10 years ago) | Hero
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- mary11 at 14-04-2014 10:42 PM (10 years ago)
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so sad
Rip dear
Posted: at 14-04-2014 10:42 PM (10 years ago) | Hero
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- okilo101 at 14-04-2014 10:46 PM (10 years ago)
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RIP
Posted: at 14-04-2014 10:46 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Chichocolate at 14-04-2014 10:49 PM (10 years ago)
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Sleep on
Posted: at 14-04-2014 10:49 PM (10 years ago) | Newbie
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- papadip at 14-04-2014 10:49 PM (10 years ago)
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Why and why…just too young.
….. Rest in Perfect Peace.
Posted: at 14-04-2014 10:49 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- dareper at 14-04-2014 10:52 PM (10 years ago)
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Where must she kill herself? At 22 when life is very sweet for young girls. RIP dear
Posted: at 14-04-2014 10:52 PM (10 years ago) | Hero
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- Mikexp at 14-04-2014 11:19 PM (10 years ago)
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Eba ti su e...she's jst got herself dropped into the hands of those ferry demons who
take pleasure in turmenting suicide commiters like her
Posted: at 14-04-2014 11:19 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- kingcalors at 14-04-2014 11:25 PM (10 years ago)
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RIP
Posted: at 14-04-2014 11:25 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- SugarBB at 14-04-2014 11:27 PM (10 years ago)
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Such a beautiful young woman, Rest in Peace
Posted: at 14-04-2014 11:27 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- youngrashy at 14-04-2014 11:32 PM (10 years ago)
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Nigerians love saying R.I.P....some of them r even ready to type it while some have typed over 100 R.I.P today n never got tired.....I don't know r they always looking 4ward 4 bad news ni or what?
Posted: at 14-04-2014 11:32 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- kayyat at 14-04-2014 11:34 PM (10 years ago)
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 >:(RIP
Posted: at 14-04-2014 11:34 PM (10 years ago) | Newbie
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- chicco77 at 14-04-2014 11:47 PM (10 years ago)
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RIP
Posted: at 14-04-2014 11:47 PM (10 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- paulohking at 15-04-2014 12:31 AM (10 years ago)
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RIP
Posted: at 15-04-2014 12:31 AM (10 years ago) | Hero
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- effkee at 15-04-2014 01:06 AM (10 years ago)
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personally i woundnt call dat a sucide, there is every possibility dat she was murderd. The police should plz investigate properly
Posted: at 15-04-2014 01:06 AM (10 years ago) | Newbie
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- beneno at 15-04-2014 02:19 AM (10 years ago)
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RIP 
Posted: at 15-04-2014 02:19 AM (10 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- kingcalors at 15-04-2014 03:22 AM (10 years ago)
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Too bad. RIP
Posted: at 15-04-2014 03:22 AM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- akinmanchy at 15-04-2014 04:14 AM (10 years ago)
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So sad,RIP Karyn
Posted: at 15-04-2014 04:14 AM (10 years ago) | Hero
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- dickman2 at 15-04-2014 04:37 AM (10 years ago)
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 Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked
Posted: at 15-04-2014 04:37 AM (10 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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