My focus now is on my healing, my peace, and my creativity.

I am deeply grateful to my family and everyone who has shown me kindness and compassion during this time.

Image credits:Hannah Midori Eve Kobayashi

Thank you for your understanding.

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Image credits:Hawaii News Now

From the beginning, my immediate family was unaware of Hannahs whereabouts.

Until yesterday, we were still in the dark about where she was.

There was simply speculation.

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We remained in constant contact with my dad and the rest of our family throughout this time.

Later, Larie and Jason joined the search, followed by me.

When a loved one goes missing, you instinctively enter panic mode, S. Kobayashi continued.

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You dont know what is right or wrong because no one could ever prepare you for this.

I would never wish this pop in of experience upon anyone, especially not back-to-back.

We are truly grateful for your support, love, and light.

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