Hello GreatBlueChocobo, (love the FF reference

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Welcome to the Nexus! I'm sure you will fit right in. There is such a variety of so many different people here, all ranging in various specialties, both career and otherwise. I have been on the nexus for a while myself, but only recently signed up, to post.
Your story is very intense! I read all of it. I couldn't even begin to imagine how hard it has been for you. I have not had such a hard life. It is quite inspiring how you have made such a turnaround in your situation, despite the horrific mental and (i would imagine) physical scarring you have been through. I truly
feel for you.
It is interesting, the whole bit you wrote about being an old soul; someone has told the same thing to me as well. That's an interesting fact about a person, and I feel that I can somehow sense it even through the way that you type. It's quite peculiar, really.
I also admire your passion for gaming, both tabletop and video (FF? 8) )
Just wanted to say hello! I wanted to be one of the many to say hello to you, and thank you for sharing your story! I am so glad that after all of the struggle and hardship, that you are still here, and you didn't give up! That's so powerful of you and you should be proud you have made it this far. DMT may show you even more to life! You will see! I am quite eager to read your first experience! Your story truly was inspiring to me.
I hope that you have a wonderful day, and feel free to send a PM anytime!