This imo is the most true, real... most "Diem" tribute this coupled with the message from CT has all the raw emotion, strength and beautiful grace she personified.
No innuedo, detracting from anything else that mattered to her... flawed but fearless, forgiving & forgiven and they got it right her absence leaves an emptiness and she will be missed forever.
Wow, just wow. Thanks for sharing. So much truth and realness to everyone's words about Diem. I could feel the genuineness.
Even at her worst, the sun still shined from her eyes. A true shining star. One in a million. Diem, you loved with every inch of your heart and you were loved so, so deeply. If we could only have 1/4th of the courage, tenacity, and stregnth you possesed. Missing you is never going to get eaiser but seeing all the people you've touched validates that your death was not in vain.
This imo is the most true, real... most "Diem" tribute this coupled with the message from CT has all the raw emotion, strength and beautiful grace she personified.
No innuedo, detracting from anything else that mattered to her... flawed but fearless, forgiving & forgiven and they got it right her absence leaves an emptiness and she will be missed forever.
Wow, just wow. Thanks for sharing. So much truth and realness to everyone's words about Diem. I could feel the genuineness.
Something else I meant to say:
Before I was thinking that Diem went on that challenge because perhaps CT talked her into it or she felt pressured in some way but I feel the comments from those close to Diem and Barry's boot camp regulars tell me differently now. I also got the sense after reading that Diem felt like she was not doing anything irresponsible by going on the challenge...with the information she had at the time. Now obviously if she knew in mid-August 2014 what she didn't know in early August when she left for the challenge, she woudn't have gone, but I'm just saying it seems like, after reading that...that with the information she had in early August....she did not feel she was being irresponsible and you can only go off of the information you have at any given moment in time in life.
Man, I still can't believe she's gone. I half-expected to see her in pictures from Knight's funeral. It's weird to see her fellow cast members talking about her in the past tense.
This imo is the most true, real... most "Diem" tribute this coupled with the message from CT has all the raw emotion, strength and beautiful grace she personified.
No innuedo, detracting from anything else that mattered to her... flawed but fearless, forgiving & forgiven and they got it right her absence leaves an emptiness and she will be missed forever.
Wow, just wow. Thanks for sharing. So much truth and realness to everyone's words about Diem. I could feel the genuineness.
Something else I meant to say:
Before I was thinking that Diem went on that challenge because perhaps CT talked her into it or she felt pressured in some way but I feel the comments from those close to Diem and Barry's boot camp regulars tell me differently now. I also got the sense after reading that Diem felt like she was not doing anything irresponsible by going on the challenge...with the information she had at the time. Now obviously if she knew in mid-August 2014 what she didn't know in early August when she left for the challenge, she woudn't have gone, but I'm just saying it seems like, after reading that...that with the information she had in early August....she did not feel she was being irresponsible and you can only go off of the information you have at any given moment in time in life.
I'm going to say this because it's time. Diem's decision to go on Exes 2 was hers. It wasn't about money, it wasn't about "doing it for CT," it wasn't about anything except her deep desire to WIN. She wanted that win. She came so close in Exes 1 and it tormented her that she hadn't succeeded. Do I think, after the treatment she received from production and from the Diem haters out there (remember, she got death threats in addition to hearing that old "entitlement" and/or "fake"refrain), that she would have gone on this without the added incentive of CT being her partner? No, I don't think so. BUT, the idea of winning Exes 2 was so very real for her that there was no way her competitive spirit could let this pass. As SemiSweet so appropriately commented, she had a unique ability to forgive and to accept forgiveness from others. I also think (and this is a personal opinion) that she loved the idea of going back on a Challenge w/CT as her partner, with their breakup over and both in a good place. I also think (again a personal opinion) that her desire to show people going through serious illnesses what is possible when you try the things that you think you can't do anymore. She was so concerned that her recovery process from Round 2 of Ovarian Cancer was shown in such a poor light in Rivals II. She wanted to get the message out to people everywhere, most especially those with cancer, that if you have hope and work hard, you can live a full and rewarding life. She certainly did more in her 34 years than most will do in our 70+. I hope we all are able in some way to be able to live each day with all of the verve that we have and realize that if you have hope, you can do most anything.
The Barry's Bootcamp post is one of my favorites. I like that Diem didn't feel sorry for herself having to leave the challenge; she was PISSED! Beautiful stories all around. I hope that we get to see that fire come out in the short time we'll have her on Exes II. I can't wait to see.
I can't say I've been inspired to start exercising because I do run already, but I do struggle heavily with the mental aspect at times. I did half-marathons on back-to-back weekends in November (starting after Diem's funeral). I nailed my second best time ever on one of them. Why? The entire time, especially when it hurt, I had Diem's voice in my head when she goes on to reveal her second diagnosis, from Rivals II: "A year ago, I was trucking up an Iceland glacier, and between then and now..." I mean, I can honestly say I gave everything I had because of her. So thank you, Diem, for the kick in the *** to remember that life is too freakin' short to be lazy and ungrateful. I'm working on it, girl.
The Barry's Bootcamp post is one of my favorites. I like that Diem didn't feel sorry for herself having to leave the challenge; she was PISSED! Beautiful stories all around. I hope that we get to see that fire come out in the short time we'll have her on Exes II. I can't wait to see.
I can't say I've been inspired to start exercising because I do run already, but I do struggle heavily with the mental aspect at times. I did half-marathons on back-to-back weekends in November (starting after Diem's funeral). I nailed my second best time ever on one of them. Why? The entire time, especially when it hurt, I had Diem's voice in my head when she goes on to reveal her second diagnosis, from Rivals II: "A year ago, I was trucking up an Iceland glacier, and between then and now..." I mean, I can honestly say I gave everything I had because of her. So thank you, Diem, for the kick in the *** to remember that life is too freakin' short to be lazy and ungrateful. I'm working on it, girl.
Thanks, vanknowstin! Appreciate all of your words. I was so happy to read the Barry's Bootcamp post, too! After all the "sources" and "friends" who showed up in the tabloid articles trashing CT, it was nice to see such heartfelt words from the folks at Barry's. If you followed Diem on Twitter, you saw her Tweet something about Barry's on either the East or West Coast weekly. And with their help, she achieved an incredible form in the months leading up to Exes 2. She wanted her abs back and she got them!
I also know that she would be thrilled to realize that it was her words about trucking up that Iceland glacier that inspired you to give everything in that half marathon. Can't you see that twinkle in her eyes and that smile light up the room, knowing she made a difference in your life, even for a day? If everyone here only knew how much she helped three people I knew/know personally (2 cancer patients and 1 w/very serious depression) with her words and support! Her compassion and kindness knew no boundaries. She was even kind to one of the biggest nudges I know on Twitter, especially because he was a Vet and she had a special place in her heart for military warriors.
This imo is the most true, real... most "Diem" tribute this coupled with the message from CT has all the raw emotion, strength and beautiful grace she personified.
No innuedo, detracting from anything else that mattered to her... flawed but fearless, forgiving & forgiven and they got it right her absence leaves an emptiness and she will be missed forever.
Wow, just wow. Thanks for sharing. So much truth and realness to everyone's words about Diem. I could feel the genuineness.
Something else I meant to say:
Before I was thinking that Diem went on that challenge because perhaps CT talked her into it or she felt pressured in some way but I feel the comments from those close to Diem and Barry's boot camp regulars tell me differently now. I also got the sense after reading that Diem felt like she was not doing anything irresponsible by going on the challenge...with the information she had at the time. Now obviously if she knew in mid-August 2014 what she didn't know in early August when she left for the challenge, she woudn't have gone, but I'm just saying it seems like, after reading that...that with the information she had in early August....she did not feel she was being irresponsible and you can only go off of the information you have at any given moment in time in life.
I'm going to say this because it's time. Diem's decision to go on Exes 2 was hers. It wasn't about money, it wasn't about "doing it for CT," it wasn't about anything except her deep desire to WIN. She wanted that win. She came so close in Exes 1 and it tormented her that she hadn't succeeded. Do I think, after the treatment she received from production and from the Diem haters out there (remember, she got death threats in addition to hearing that old "entitlement" and/or "fake"refrain), that she would have gone on this without the added incentive of CT being her partner? No, I don't think so. BUT, the idea of winning Exes 2 was so very real for her that there was no way her competitive spirit could let this pass. As SemiSweet so appropriately commented, she had a unique ability to forgive and to accept forgiveness from others. I also think (and this is a personal opinion) that she loved the idea of going back on a Challenge w/CT as her partner, with their breakup over and both in a good place. I also think (again a personal opinion) that her desire to show people going through serious illnesses what is possible when you try the things that you think you can't do anymore. She was so concerned that her recovery process from Round 2 of Ovarian Cancer was shown in such a poor light in Rivals II. She wanted to get the message out to people everywhere, most especially those with cancer, that if you have hope and work hard, you can live a full and rewarding life. She certainly did more in her 34 years than most will do in our 70+. I hope we all are able in some way to be able to live each day with all of the verve that we have and realize that if you have hope, you can do most anything.
The Barry's Bootcamp post is one of my favorites. I like that Diem didn't feel sorry for herself having to leave the challenge; she was PISSED! Beautiful stories all around. I hope that we get to see that fire come out in the short time we'll have her on Exes II. I can't wait to see.
I can't say I've been inspired to start exercising because I do run already, but I do struggle heavily with the mental aspect at times. I did half-marathons on back-to-back weekends in November (starting after Diem's funeral). I nailed my second best time ever on one of them. Why? The entire time, especially when it hurt, I had Diem's voice in my head when she goes on to reveal her second diagnosis, from Rivals II: "A year ago, I was trucking up an Iceland glacier, and between then and now..." I mean, I can honestly say I gave everything I had because of her. So thank you, Diem, for the kick in the *** to remember that life is too freakin' short to be lazy and ungrateful. I'm working on it, girl.
Totally agree. I have defintely stepped it up and pushed myself when I want to stop. It is an awesome feeling.
It was in one of the articles that someone posted after she died. I think Evan talked about it. I cannot exactly remember I just remember them saying they had about 30 people in her apartment. I think it was the day before she died.
I have no problem with Diem's decision to go on the show regardless of her motivations. Even if she knew her days were numbered that is her decision to make. If she wanted one last "challenge" in her life to overcome she has every right to make that decision for herself.
I have no problem with Diem's decision to go on the show regardless of her motivations. Even if she knew her days were numbered that is her decision to make. If she wanted one last "challenge" in her life to overcome she has every right to make that decision for herself.
It was in one of the articles that someone posted after she died. I think Evan talked about it. I cannot exactly remember I just remember them saying they had about 30 people in her apartment. I think it was the day before she died.
Do you remember which article it was? I would like to read it. Can you post it or the link please?
Love love love this!!! Love the beautiful ways she describes Diem.
Love those words from Paula...I don't want to say goodbye to Diem and you can't make me!
I dont want to say goodbye either and we don't have to.
About Derrick not being at Diem's funeral, I agree with the comment that was stated that we should not judge him. We don't know what his relationship with Diem was like after Fresh Meat, how close they were. I'm sure there was no animosity or anything like that....I'm sure he cared about her, but they might not have kept in close touch. I think Derrick has been off social media for quite a while and it's clear he wanted to be off social media long before Diem got sick again. It's a choice he has made for some reason...maybe something happened that was the catalyst for that but we don't know what it is. I feel like Derrick probably did reach out to Diem and said something but just didn't want to advertise it. But yeah, he shouldn't be judged at all for how he chose to handle it.
Thanks, vanknowstin! Appreciate all of your words. I was so happy to read the Barry's Bootcamp post, too! After all the "sources" and "friends" who showed up in the tabloid articles trashing CT, it was nice to see such heartfelt words from the folks at Barry's. If you followed Diem on Twitter, you saw her Tweet something about Barry's on either the East or West Coast weekly. And with their help, she achieved an incredible form in the months leading up to Exes 2. She wanted her abs back and she got them!
I also know that she would be thrilled to realize that it was her words about trucking up that Iceland glacier that inspired you to give everything in that half marathon. Can't you see that twinkle in her eyes and that smile light up the room, knowing she made a difference in your life, even for a day? If everyone here only knew how much she helped three people I knew/know personally (2 cancer patients and 1 w/very serious depression) with her words and support! Her compassion and kindness knew no boundaries. She was even kind to one of the biggest nudges I know on Twitter, especially because he was a Vet and she had a special place in her heart for military warriors.
That honestly made me weepy. Right as I was getting on the treadmill ironically. Thank you.
I loved Paula's words. I think the photos of Diem with her son were the first I saw that sort of took my breath away (seeing Diem's condition by that time). But what a beautiful visit I'm sure that was for Diem, and what a beautiful memory for Paula. I feel like little Atlas has a little something extra on his side in life after that.
Only a little while until we get to see Diem's special, and hopefully a glimpse of the new season. I have enjoyed the clips so far, but at the same time I wasn't super impressed with the "Diem the Lover" video because it still seemed like more of the same "chasing soundbites" kind of talk that we get during the regular season commentary, but I get that that's kind of what MTV is about and that the cast members can probably only say so much (with regard to CT and Diem's most recent status). I much prefer Paula's beautiful written tribute, but I am really excited to see what they put together tonight and I hope they do her beautiful heart justice!
Wow. What a woman. She inspires me and reading this makes me more in awe of her. What an incredibly importnat life lived to the fullest.
And...gosh was she beautiful!!! Those pics that had to be taken in her final weeks.....she was just gorgeous.
Wow, just wow. Thanks for sharing. So much truth and realness to everyone's words about Diem. I could feel the genuineness.
Even at her worst, the sun still shined from her eyes. A true shining star. One in a million. Diem, you loved with every inch of your heart and you were loved so, so deeply. If we could only have 1/4th of the courage, tenacity, and stregnth you possesed. Missing you is never going to get eaiser but seeing all the people you've touched validates that your death was not in vain.
Something else I meant to say:
Before I was thinking that Diem went on that challenge because perhaps CT talked her into it or she felt pressured in some way but I feel the comments from those close to Diem and Barry's boot camp regulars tell me differently now. I also got the sense after reading that Diem felt like she was not doing anything irresponsible by going on the challenge...with the information she had at the time. Now obviously if she knew in mid-August 2014 what she didn't know in early August when she left for the challenge, she woudn't have gone, but I'm just saying it seems like, after reading that...that with the information she had in early August....she did not feel she was being irresponsible and you can only go off of the information you have at any given moment in time in life.
Man, I still can't believe she's gone. I half-expected to see her in pictures from Knight's funeral. It's weird to see her fellow cast members talking about her in the past tense.
I'm going to say this because it's time. Diem's decision to go on Exes 2 was hers. It wasn't about money, it wasn't about "doing it for CT," it wasn't about anything except her deep desire to WIN. She wanted that win. She came so close in Exes 1 and it tormented her that she hadn't succeeded. Do I think, after the treatment she received from production and from the Diem haters out there (remember, she got death threats in addition to hearing that old "entitlement" and/or "fake"refrain), that she would have gone on this without the added incentive of CT being her partner? No, I don't think so. BUT, the idea of winning Exes 2 was so very real for her that there was no way her competitive spirit could let this pass. As SemiSweet so appropriately commented, she had a unique ability to forgive and to accept forgiveness from others. I also think (and this is a personal opinion) that she loved the idea of going back on a Challenge w/CT as her partner, with their breakup over and both in a good place. I also think (again a personal opinion) that her desire to show people going through serious illnesses what is possible when you try the things that you think you can't do anymore. She was so concerned that her recovery process from Round 2 of Ovarian Cancer was shown in such a poor light in Rivals II. She wanted to get the message out to people everywhere, most especially those with cancer, that if you have hope and work hard, you can live a full and rewarding life. She certainly did more in her 34 years than most will do in our 70+. I hope we all are able in some way to be able to live each day with all of the verve that we have and realize that if you have hope, you can do most anything.
Ugh, nmanderson, so wonderfully said.
The Barry's Bootcamp post is one of my favorites. I like that Diem didn't feel sorry for herself having to leave the challenge; she was PISSED! Beautiful stories all around. I hope that we get to see that fire come out in the short time we'll have her on Exes II. I can't wait to see.
I can't say I've been inspired to start exercising because I do run already, but I do struggle heavily with the mental aspect at times. I did half-marathons on back-to-back weekends in November (starting after Diem's funeral). I nailed my second best time ever on one of them. Why? The entire time, especially when it hurt, I had Diem's voice in my head when she goes on to reveal her second diagnosis, from Rivals II: "A year ago, I was trucking up an Iceland glacier, and between then and now..." I mean, I can honestly say I gave everything I had because of her. So thank you, Diem, for the kick in the *** to remember that life is too freakin' short to be lazy and ungrateful. I'm working on it, girl.
Thanks, vanknowstin! Appreciate all of your words. I was so happy to read the Barry's Bootcamp post, too! After all the "sources" and "friends" who showed up in the tabloid articles trashing CT, it was nice to see such heartfelt words from the folks at Barry's. If you followed Diem on Twitter, you saw her Tweet something about Barry's on either the East or West Coast weekly. And with their help, she achieved an incredible form in the months leading up to Exes 2. She wanted her abs back and she got them!
I also know that she would be thrilled to realize that it was her words about trucking up that Iceland glacier that inspired you to give everything in that half marathon. Can't you see that twinkle in her eyes and that smile light up the room, knowing she made a difference in your life, even for a day? If everyone here only knew how much she helped three people I knew/know personally (2 cancer patients and 1 w/very serious depression) with her words and support! Her compassion and kindness knew no boundaries. She was even kind to one of the biggest nudges I know on Twitter, especially because he was a Vet and she had a special place in her heart for military warriors.
Awesome
Totally agree. I have defintely stepped it up and pushed myself when I want to stop. It is an awesome feeling.
It was in one of the articles that someone posted after she died. I think Evan talked about it. I cannot exactly remember I just remember them saying they had about 30 people in her apartment. I think it was the day before she died.
I have no problem with Diem's decision to go on the show regardless of her motivations. Even if she knew her days were numbered that is her decision to make. If she wanted one last "challenge" in her life to overcome she has every right to make that decision for herself.
I agree.
Do you remember which article it was? I would like to read it. Can you post it or the link please?
This was really sweet
http://www.mtv.com/news/2019544/diem-brown-davis-mallory-song/
http://www.mtv.com/news/2019198/diem-brown-paula-meronek-tribute/
Love love love this!!! Love the beautiful ways she describes Diem.
http://news.mtv.ca/blogs/the-challenge/diem-brown-to-be-honored-in-upcom...
we love diem special airing at 930 in canada (After degrassi!)
Love those words from Paula...I don't want to say goodbye to Diem and you can't make me!
I dont want to say goodbye either and we don't have to.
About Derrick not being at Diem's funeral, I agree with the comment that was stated that we should not judge him. We don't know what his relationship with Diem was like after Fresh Meat, how close they were. I'm sure there was no animosity or anything like that....I'm sure he cared about her, but they might not have kept in close touch. I think Derrick has been off social media for quite a while and it's clear he wanted to be off social media long before Diem got sick again. It's a choice he has made for some reason...maybe something happened that was the catalyst for that but we don't know what it is. I feel like Derrick probably did reach out to Diem and said something but just didn't want to advertise it. But yeah, he shouldn't be judged at all for how he chose to handle it.
That honestly made me weepy. Right as I was getting on the treadmill ironically. Thank you.
I loved Paula's words. I think the photos of Diem with her son were the first I saw that sort of took my breath away (seeing Diem's condition by that time). But what a beautiful visit I'm sure that was for Diem, and what a beautiful memory for Paula. I feel like little Atlas has a little something extra on his side in life after that.
Only a little while until we get to see Diem's special, and hopefully a glimpse of the new season. I have enjoyed the clips so far, but at the same time I wasn't super impressed with the "Diem the Lover" video because it still seemed like more of the same "chasing soundbites" kind of talk that we get during the regular season commentary, but I get that that's kind of what MTV is about and that the cast members can probably only say so much (with regard to CT and Diem's most recent status). I much prefer Paula's beautiful written tribute, but I am really excited to see what they put together tonight and I hope they do her beautiful heart justice!
All of the MTV cats members are advertising Diem's Special and saying sweet things about her. That woman is so loved
!
Is the Diem special a hour or a half-hour
half hour....:(
Bracing myself.
My boy Evan
so happy to see him<3
I'm really loving this We <3 Diem special. I wish it wasn't just 30 minutes.
It's also great to see Evan again, I had no idea that I would miss seeing him on my TV so much.
About to watch the special!!
The end had me crying. I love what the cast said about her.
Amazing to see it trending worldwide
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