A Word of Thanks
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 8:01 pm
Hello, Arelithians.
Ghosts_Abyss/Shrouds_Abyss/ShadowsFall/Kazen Selizar/Viktor Drevan here.. or as recently been revealed.. Adam. I cannot express how much the overwhelming support and love shown from this Community means to me. Two days. I have been wrestling with my own thoughts, and trying to come up with solutions due to my limitations for the last couple of months, when this all first started. I thought I could come up with the answer. I thought the chess pieces would line up, and the way to accomplishing what I later came to consider an impossible task, would reveal itself. I don't know if it was pride, or shame, or a feeling of guilt that made me think that I couldn't reach out to friends and ask for help. Hypocritical, perhaps.. since I always try to help people when I'm able to, but wasn't able to ask for it myself.
Sure, one could mention reaching out to family. And I did. My parents are currently going through a legal matter from a former employee of theirs embezzling money from their company. My brothers are worthless, and threw their lives away for drugs and crime. My options for seeking help were limited, given those circumstances. But the other night, I finally broke down and informed a friend about what was going on, and the fears that I was wrestling with. Told them that it was all done; there was no recovering or saving what was happening. I'd have no choice but to accept it when the time came, and end up homeless.. which would essentially be very dangerous for me, given my health complications.
And then the GoFundMe page was made. Admittedly, I didn't have high expectations or hopes. I've seen so many people try to raise money for good reasons, only for it to fall flat and fail. But I figured, anything was better than nothing, and I was out of options. Before the first 24 hours, over $1,200 was raised. I woke up to that, and was floored. I read over the comments left from those who chose to do so, and it was overwhelming. I'd be lying if I said I didn't get emotional. The support, love and words of encouragement were truly touching. As I was able, I tried to thank each one of you individually (apologies if I did miss anyone). I told my wife, and she was shocked. I still don't think the shock has left her.
Day two. Not even 48 hours.. and the goal has been reached, and exceeded. My wife is absolutely speechless, and I think I've had to dry my face about four times now. Dust keeps getting in my eyes, I think.. All joking aside, thank you everyone. I'll never be able to thank you enough, or express exactly how appreciative I am of the rally you've all answered for my aid. I gave up on hope, and thinking it would all work out.. but you've given me back that hope. You've made me believe that things are going to work out in the end, and given me the means to ensure that such is the case. Arelith has been a large part of my life since near the beginning of its own life. I've had my moments of breaks here and there, but have always returned in some capacity. The connections made aren't to be taken lightly.
And this community once more proves that to be true. So thank you. Thank you a million times over, and thank you even more after that. I'm going to bring this post to a close, so I can go deal with the dust getting in my eyes again.
With Love and Appreciation,
Adam
Ghosts_Abyss/Shrouds_Abyss/ShadowsFall/Kazen Selizar/Viktor Drevan here.. or as recently been revealed.. Adam. I cannot express how much the overwhelming support and love shown from this Community means to me. Two days. I have been wrestling with my own thoughts, and trying to come up with solutions due to my limitations for the last couple of months, when this all first started. I thought I could come up with the answer. I thought the chess pieces would line up, and the way to accomplishing what I later came to consider an impossible task, would reveal itself. I don't know if it was pride, or shame, or a feeling of guilt that made me think that I couldn't reach out to friends and ask for help. Hypocritical, perhaps.. since I always try to help people when I'm able to, but wasn't able to ask for it myself.
Sure, one could mention reaching out to family. And I did. My parents are currently going through a legal matter from a former employee of theirs embezzling money from their company. My brothers are worthless, and threw their lives away for drugs and crime. My options for seeking help were limited, given those circumstances. But the other night, I finally broke down and informed a friend about what was going on, and the fears that I was wrestling with. Told them that it was all done; there was no recovering or saving what was happening. I'd have no choice but to accept it when the time came, and end up homeless.. which would essentially be very dangerous for me, given my health complications.
And then the GoFundMe page was made. Admittedly, I didn't have high expectations or hopes. I've seen so many people try to raise money for good reasons, only for it to fall flat and fail. But I figured, anything was better than nothing, and I was out of options. Before the first 24 hours, over $1,200 was raised. I woke up to that, and was floored. I read over the comments left from those who chose to do so, and it was overwhelming. I'd be lying if I said I didn't get emotional. The support, love and words of encouragement were truly touching. As I was able, I tried to thank each one of you individually (apologies if I did miss anyone). I told my wife, and she was shocked. I still don't think the shock has left her.
Day two. Not even 48 hours.. and the goal has been reached, and exceeded. My wife is absolutely speechless, and I think I've had to dry my face about four times now. Dust keeps getting in my eyes, I think.. All joking aside, thank you everyone. I'll never be able to thank you enough, or express exactly how appreciative I am of the rally you've all answered for my aid. I gave up on hope, and thinking it would all work out.. but you've given me back that hope. You've made me believe that things are going to work out in the end, and given me the means to ensure that such is the case. Arelith has been a large part of my life since near the beginning of its own life. I've had my moments of breaks here and there, but have always returned in some capacity. The connections made aren't to be taken lightly.
And this community once more proves that to be true. So thank you. Thank you a million times over, and thank you even more after that. I'm going to bring this post to a close, so I can go deal with the dust getting in my eyes again.
With Love and Appreciation,
Adam