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I've met many good friends through SA, some I've even visited IRL. Goons have influenced me to be a better person. During the harper days, the CanPol and other D&D threads got me to really start paying attention to politics. And as a cis white person who grew up in a racist redneck town, I have learned and continue to learn sooooo much from goons that makes me examine my own views and prejudices to work on being a better ally. Several years ago, I got very close to rock bottom with depression. I had to go on medical leave and after a few weeks my employer terminated me and lied about the reason so I was unable to collect EI. It was a big law firm so my depressed rear end figured there was no point fighting it. My phone, net, and electric were cut off. I had no food except an old box of pasta in the back of my cupboard that was full of dead bugs. I had no way to pay my rent. My only comfort was daydreaming about ending it all. I posted about my woes in a goon FB group and one of the goons started a GoFundMe for me, goons ended up giving me around $1500 I believe, as well as a lot of emotional support. I was able to get food, pay rent, get my utilities restored, and most importantly without the weight of those worries I began to recover from my illness. I ended up getting a great job not too long after. Now that I am in a better place financially and mentally, I pay it forward to goons and others in need when I can. I'm very glad it seems this place is sticking around. I don't post much anymore but follow many threads and get so much good info and laughter from you all.
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