Non-Rec: A Thank You Card to Fandom

[isabellerecs]

 

Challenge #10

In your own space, write a love letter to Fandom in general, to a particular fandom, to a trope, a relationship, a character, creator, episode, or it could be your fandom friends. Share your love and squee as loud as you want to. Leave a comment in this post saying you did it. Include a link to your post if you feel comfortable doing so.

Dear Fandom,

I plan to write just a few lines about what Fandom has meant to me in these very trying times. I'm finding it hard and have indeed been trying since yesterday, but being an American in the last few weeks has been an emotional roller coaster even beyond what has gone before and even though yesterday was arguably happy it was also quite draining. Fandom is always there regardless of how many spoons I have to devote to it though, and that is an immensely comforting thing. That there are like-minded people out there and willing to share their favorite things with me is so very special and important to both my happiness and mental wellbeing. Thank you all for being that community that we call Fandom from the very bottom of my heart.

Bless you, Isabelle

Comments

[spikedluv]

Fandom is always there regardless of how many spoons I have to devote to it

This is so true! Some days you just can't, but fandom doesn't hold that against you.

That there are like-minded people out there and willing to share their favorite things with me is so very special

Yes, yes, yes!

Thank you for sharing this letter.

[isabellerecs]

And thank you for being such a wonderful . . . fixture in my fandom experience, because even before I had the privilege to meet you I was enjoying your wonderful content. You have certainly brightened my day on more than one occasion so thank you. <3

[spikedluv]

That's such a sweet thing to say. It made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside the first time I read it, and again. I appreciate you sharing that with me. ♥

[lunabee34]

*hugs*

I'm so glad fandom allowed us to meet!

[isabellerecs]

*squeezes back* I'm so glad as well! <3

[sjh2009]

That's a lovely letter. That's the bit that I love, whatever is going on in the world and whatever is going on in our lives our fandom is there for us.

*Hugs* My thoughts are with everyone in the US for peace and reconciliation :)

Thank you for sharing.

[isabellerecs]

*hugs back* Thank you, we could certainly use some good thoughts. <3

[corvidology]

*hugs* I think we were all exhausted after the inauguration, just because we could afford to be.

[isabellerecs]

*hugs back* Yes, relief does that but it sure beats the alternative. ;) (ah! your icon, so cute!)

[corvidology]

I love that film anyway! :D

[luthien]

Yes, this, exactly. I'm glad that fandom has helped you during these difficult times.

[isabellerecs]

Thanks. :D