Sheeeeeeeep!

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arwen_lune started this meme after talking to someone about this. Here's mine.

What wouldn't I have had if I hadn't discovered pTerry?

My sanity. The books kept me sane during a period I was confused and lost in a world I didn't know. I lived in Discworld for extended periods of time. I would pick up a book and disappear into it completely. If I had to choose between food or Pratchett, I chose the book every time (but only if I still had bread and peanut butter in the house).

Somewhere to belong. I found there was a group of people out there with a similar mindset. For the first time in my life there was this group of people who accepted me for who I was. A group with non-standard minds. Geeks. Silly people. Weirdos, but nice weirdos. I found a group I could truly belong to. I wouldn't have realised I'm okay the way I am and that I don't need to pretend to be something or someone I am not.

I wouldn't have found #afp and met some of the best people and friends I've ever had. I wouldn't have come through losing my dad and breaking up with my then boyfriend as well as I did without people offering asylum when it was most needed.

I probably wouldn't be living in the UK right now. Not that I wouldn't be living here at all, just not right at this minute. It might have taken me a few more years.

And lastly, I wouldn't have had a wonderful snuggly weekend.

I think I'll go hunt down some books when I get home. I feel like another trip to Discworld.