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From Melissa on September 4th, 2015

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Today marks one year since my mother passed.
This was the year of firsts: first holidays, first birthdays, first everythings without mom, without grandma. While it’s been difficult, I’ve been amazed by the outpouring of love and overwhelming kindness we’ve received from family, friends and people whose lives were touched by the woman they knew as Joan –
a woman we all miss so very much.

Melissa Rivers

17 thoughts on “From Melissa on September 4th, 2015”

  1. Sept 4th 2015…
    Melissa I havent been on this site for quite a while, but today being the anniversary of your mothers death…I needed to leave a comment.
    I cant believe a year has passed. It feels like yesterday that I was placing flowers on the steps of your Manhattan home. I think of her often and miss her presence in this world that so needs
    the laughter, smiles and happiness that she brought. QVC is not the same without her..even though David is awsome. Watching the Fashion Police tribute to her was bitter sweet.
    My thoughts are with you,Cooper and you family today. Today I say a special pray.
    Much Love, Elsa D. , N.Y.

  2. We miss her too Melissa, of course not with the intensity of you and your son. But anyone who loses a close family member knows the immense grief you are experiencing. Time does heal all wounds. The hardest part of living and loving is losing. Take care.

  4. I have really missed seeing JOAN on tsc. I continue to purchase her clothes and jewellery. she was such a wonderful person and we lost her much too soon

  5. Hi Melissa,
    Your mom changed my life and became my “Adopted Mom” figure when I needed her most. I was a shy, impoverished girl being raised in a religion that belittled women. I attended 12 schools (and moved more than that) and was bullied for always being the new kid with few clothes. When I saw your mom on the Tonight Show in the 80’s, I was immediately drawn to her, “You mean she can say all of that bitchy stuff AND people still like her?” She challenged me to break out of my shell and pave my own way. She helped me to let my inner bitch self out and succeed. Today I am a Professional Counselor with a private practice, and a part-time College Professor. I hold a Ph.D. and I did all of my education with 3 kids in tow. I am raising my twin 16 year olds to be outspoken and independent thinkers. I have mourned along with you this year, and regret that I did not have the guts to reach out to Joan with these comments before it was too late. I have now turned to Judge Judy to mentor me for the time being. Joan filled in the gap that my lovely lady-like Mom couldn’t provide, and I am forever thankful. BTW, I am obsessed with makeup and jewelry and big hair so I keep it ‘real’ no matter what people think; which is exactly what your Mom would want me to do. Blessings to you and yours,
    Carole Brooks, Ph.D.

  7. How I miss Joan! I am grateful for the laughs and love she shared with us and so sad that she is no longer here with us. God bless Melissa and Cooper who endure her absence but still enhance her legacy. I feel like I lost a friend when Joan passed away. Isn’t that an amazing tribute to her essence!

  8. The first year is always the most difficult. You are so fortunate to have so many great friends and family support. Your mom would be so proud of you. You’ve been grace extraordinaire! May she rest in laughter and style.

  10. My thoughts are with Joan’s family and friends. Time has flown and I hope that you are remembering the love, laughter and happy times. I’m sure you miss her immensely. Anyone who has lost a loved mother/grandmother understands how you are feeling today.

  11. Joan stood up for gay rights when it was very unpopular to do so!RIP Almighty Queen of the Gays XX!

  12. Many people who admired your beloved Mother are thinking of her, as well as you and your family today. The joy and laughter she gave the world willl always shine.

  14. a random story of a woman called Joan Rivers. It was the 1980’s in the Catskills, Joan was to preform at the Concord hotel. She came to the dining room and came to like her busboy who came from the same area as Grace Jones and had a remarkable resemblance to her. Joan asked him to come and see her show that evening. He was thrilled and accepted. She arranged a great seat for him. He went to the show and sat down and the staff recognized that he was the busboy and asked him to leave. Told him employees were not allowed in to watch the show. Joan got the news back stage and refused to go on unless someone found him and brought him back to his seat. With no other choice management was force to find him and escort him to his seat. That was the woman called Joan. I will never forget her for the person kind woman she really was. Wonderful

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