snowflake challenge #5

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for snowflake_challenge 5: Talk about what has improved in your life thanks to fandom.

My life before fandom was so different, but a lot has to do with going through a divorce around the same time I entered fandom, so it's hard to differentiate between what good things are because of fandom and what's because of the divorce!

So I'll just say: I have the most wonderful friends. Many, many friends. Lots of people I've known for decades, and some just for a few years, friends who come and go but are always there, you know? Most importantly, there's my BFF. I met my bestie majoline through fandom (through a friending meme here on DW, to be exact) and I've never had a more perfect blessing in my life that wasn't my actual flesh and blood children. I'm not going to spend the whole post gushing about her, BUT I COULD. We talk every day, share the big stuff and the minutia, the ups and the downs. There are lots of downs sometimes, but we support each other. She's awesome. Before fandom, I never had a friend like her.

Comments

[tsuki_no_bara]

awww. that's so lovely! i love how fandom has brought so many people their best friends.

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I would have talked about how I found writing and how much I love it now, how it's a part of my daily life too, but I love majoline more than writing. (that's saying a LOT, too)

I adore my friends. all of you. *hug* I'm so happy I have y'all.

[flamingsword]

Aww, 🥰 your love for your friend sounds like such a blessing for you both. I wish you so much luck with writing and editing this year!

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Thank you! <333

[pattrose]

This post was awesome. What a great friend. I met my best friend 25 years ago. She lives in another but we call and text weekly. Fandom has been good for lots of us.

[green]

Yes! Friends we meet through fandom are amazing, thank goodness for them

[lunabee34]

That's amazing. I'm so glad you have such a good friend in your life.

[green]

Me tooooo

*hug*