Wow, sadly I'm very late to finding out the news. I recently had a trip where I was in her old neck of the woods so I thought about her. We used to work together at a non profit childcare center. She was HILARIOUS, smart and so talented! I used to tell her she was so cool! She was so unique and beautiful...she loved her children so much...I hope that she is resting peacefully and that heaven had its gates open to her, as I know she was hurting for a long time from addiction. Prayers for her beautiful children
I worked with Nicole at FolkTime. I had recently gotten clean and sober and I looked up to Nicole as someone that had survived in spite of what the world gave her. She showed up, gave back to others unconditionally, loved and cared for her family. I have no doubt she could have overcome these past few years if she had more time. I remember Nicole being so friendly, funny, and very genuine. She was very creative and had a personal and artistic style that was all hers. And she was just constantly talking about her kids, she loved them so so much. My condolences to all her friends and family.
Nicole and I started off as co-workers at a nonprofit MANY years ago. We quickly became close close friends. My best friend I’d say for many years until addiction took over. Nicole was a tough cookie, sarcastic as hell but on the inside hurt and tender more than she would ever admit. (She would kill me if she could read that). I’m sorry her time on earth ended before our friendship got a chance to rekindle and heal. I will keep her memory alive with humor and continuing my work to help Mental health and Addiction . She will always be a fire to help things get better for others