31/08/2026
Rachael, I remember the first day we met. Awkwardly showing you around my apartment before you moved in, for like, one minute, until we started laughing our heads off and asking who would cook for the other one first. I think the ice was broken the first night we went out in Manchester on a Thursday after work & shared a bottle of wine together. Managing to just get up for work the next day and texting each other all morning about the previous night, until we got home that very same day and started the next adventure.
Getting to know you was just that Rachael, an adventure. 6 months of living together which turned into a sisterhood shy of 10 years. You would always be there to laugh with me until the sun came up. Taking me to Ibiza for the first time. Sharing your yoga playlists after I certified and joining my first yoga classes to support me. Always bigging me up in so many ways.
I always admired your ability to turn heads, make people feel special and laugh endlessly. No matter what was going on, you had this power to make me (and everyone around you) feel better.
It’s been some time since we spoke last Rachael, but it doesn’t change how I’m feeling right now. Knowing you’re gone from this world and onto the next.
I’m still trying to wrap my head around it all. It doesn’t quite make sense. But I wanted to share this to remember the memories we had together. All of the silliness, holidays, festivals, weekends, dinners and moments in between.
I miss you. So much. and I know everyone that ever crossed your path misses your massive smile and presence. More than you will know.
Knowing you was a gift.
Rest in peace, dancing queen. 🕊️
