Not little tears, either. The big soggy kind that make you hide your face. Thank you so much. I can't say it enough.

I am in tears of relief and appreciation, folks. No exaggeration. Just when you start to think the world is full of terrible people, the amazing ones come out of the woodwork. They were there all along, quietly helping others who need it, not seeking kudos or commendations. Just...helping people, because they are kind. You folks have restored my faith in humanity, and then some. You've given me something to aspire towards. I want to *deserve* every bit of help you folks have given me, by being the same kind of person as you all. You are my role models. I want you to know that.

Have I mentioned lately to you folks, what fine folks you are? Once again you have saved me from doom.

I'm still under a lot of pressure to get employment ASAP, but one of you (I'm assuming they don't want to be called out) single-handedly just saved me from a complete loss of phone+internet, covering several months of bills.

And another of you has contacted me with the possibility of some temporary part-time work.

And another has staked his reputation publicly on me with a LinkedIn post.

Still others have helped us over and over and over with food costs, often despite having fixed incomes.

I cannot thank you all enough. I cannot even begin to express my appreciation and respect for you folks. This is an amazing community, and I hope I can repay you all someday, and pay it forward, too.

#MutualAid
#FediCommunity
#OnlineFriendsAreRealFriends

@paco @ApostateEnglishman

It's the ones where you put them on and you go, "Ooh, that's nice!"

@paco Be careful. It's a slipper-y slope!