Pain, Gratitude, and Belonging (End of Aug 14th)

So, I had this 30-minute talk with chinnu today and I just... I open up about all this stuff I'm going through. Things I never share with anyone because I feel like people don't want to hear it or just don't care. I realized I'm probably the only one who'd really listen to me. So I just turned on my laptop camera and talked about things I've never told a soul in my life.

After that talk, man, I was just so... emotional. And I really need to tell you guys something: Why are you all so incredibly good and kind? Like, for real, this is hands down one of the best communities I've ever been part of in my life. You're all just... too amazing to even describe.

It hit me how you've given me this new hobby, new friends, answers to my questions, opportunities... it's just mind-blowing. You've helped me find a new version of myself. I've got so much I want to share, but it'd make this post super deep and emotional. I'm just so, so thankful for all of you (and all the friends I've met here).

@Rishab Jain

, seriously, thank you for making this community!

It's weird, when you're this emotional, it's like you can't get words out of your mouth. That's what's happening to me right now.

Oh, and I didn't really get any work done today. Got a fracture on my right hand and everything I do is on my laptop. Typing and doing stuff with one hand is just... it's stressful and hard, you know?

But even with all that, I just... I can't get over how amazing you all are. It's like you've given me a whole new world, and I don't know how to thank you enough. You're all just... you're family now... And that means everything.

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