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I did this last year, so I thought I'd give it another bash. https://gwforums.com/threads/what-gwforums-gave-me-in-2023.1440/
I'm writing this one a little earlier than last year, but the point remains the same. 2024 has been a banner year for GWF, but that's not really what this thread is about. This thread is about what GWF has given me, personally, over this past 12 month period. I wanted to share a few thoughts, probably very few thoughts, because my brain is quite muddled and I know I'm going to miss a fair few important points from the past year, but I still wanted to hit on some highs and just say thank you to everyone for continuing to make this insane experiment into something incredible.
We started 2024 with GWF in full effect, we had some ups, some downs, some absolutely incredible moments and some less than stellar ones, too. But 2024 proved that GWF is and continues to be our little home on the internet. Whether you were part of the original GW or you're just joining us for your first go 'round at this wacky family we've built, this little foundation continues to allow us carry on our friendships that we've had going for decades, or that we're just starting out now. It's been incredible, and I can say I love all of you and am so thankful to get to sign in everyday and be a tiny part of this. I started last year's recap talking about my struggles with my mental health, and it's true, that still exists, my issues haven't magically gone away, but with therapy, medication and good people around me, I am trying my best day in and day out to be a better person today than I was yesterday. Do I fail a lot? Of course, who doesn't? I still have a lot to build upon, a lot more to learn, and a few massive hurdles in my way, but at least I'm working on that. I thank GWF for playing a key role in helping keep me on-task mentally, because a fair few of the people in this community have become very good friends and reach out to me frequently to check on me and make sure things are still ok. I appreciate that and, frankly, I need that in my life. I thank you all for that.
This year we smashed through the 100,000 post barrier and we're tantalizingly close to the 200,000 post one, as well! Will we make it before 2025? That remains to be seen, but we're putting in the effort to get as close as possible! What a truly amazing feat to see GWF anywhere near that number, and here's hoping we smash 250 and 300k in the coming 12 months! Even if we don't, who cares! The point of GWF is itself. We're here and we have each other. We didn't have that until last year, metrics are truly irrelevant, however neat they might seem. Growth is great, growth is wonderful, but THAT we exist is what will always be our first and proudest boast. We've had a great 12 months, I look forward to seeing what the next 12 months brings!
Bringing this back to a more personal note, 2024 GWF did bring something else very special. It allowed me to introduce you all to someone very, very special to me, someone I love dearly and whom I hope to spend my life with. My partner, my everything @MC74. She joined GWF this year and I couldn't be happier to share her with all of you. She's loving, she's passionate, she's sweet. She's my reason for getting up in the morning. I am so thankful for her partnership, for her love, and for her light in my often dark world. Having her here, too, is something that makes me happier than I can possibly put into words. I love that she joined and I love that she's been sharing her passions with everyone.
I'll stop here, because there are so, so many other things I could touch on. Our resident grumpy mod @rktaker, for example, a dear friend who I'm very thankful to for joining and being a part of things, and who is currently putting together one cool looking DragonBall themed wolf game
. But I digress. This has been an awesome year. I can't wait to see what comes next for us all!
I'm writing this one a little earlier than last year, but the point remains the same. 2024 has been a banner year for GWF, but that's not really what this thread is about. This thread is about what GWF has given me, personally, over this past 12 month period. I wanted to share a few thoughts, probably very few thoughts, because my brain is quite muddled and I know I'm going to miss a fair few important points from the past year, but I still wanted to hit on some highs and just say thank you to everyone for continuing to make this insane experiment into something incredible.
We started 2024 with GWF in full effect, we had some ups, some downs, some absolutely incredible moments and some less than stellar ones, too. But 2024 proved that GWF is and continues to be our little home on the internet. Whether you were part of the original GW or you're just joining us for your first go 'round at this wacky family we've built, this little foundation continues to allow us carry on our friendships that we've had going for decades, or that we're just starting out now. It's been incredible, and I can say I love all of you and am so thankful to get to sign in everyday and be a tiny part of this. I started last year's recap talking about my struggles with my mental health, and it's true, that still exists, my issues haven't magically gone away, but with therapy, medication and good people around me, I am trying my best day in and day out to be a better person today than I was yesterday. Do I fail a lot? Of course, who doesn't? I still have a lot to build upon, a lot more to learn, and a few massive hurdles in my way, but at least I'm working on that. I thank GWF for playing a key role in helping keep me on-task mentally, because a fair few of the people in this community have become very good friends and reach out to me frequently to check on me and make sure things are still ok. I appreciate that and, frankly, I need that in my life. I thank you all for that.
This year we smashed through the 100,000 post barrier and we're tantalizingly close to the 200,000 post one, as well! Will we make it before 2025? That remains to be seen, but we're putting in the effort to get as close as possible! What a truly amazing feat to see GWF anywhere near that number, and here's hoping we smash 250 and 300k in the coming 12 months! Even if we don't, who cares! The point of GWF is itself. We're here and we have each other. We didn't have that until last year, metrics are truly irrelevant, however neat they might seem. Growth is great, growth is wonderful, but THAT we exist is what will always be our first and proudest boast. We've had a great 12 months, I look forward to seeing what the next 12 months brings!
Bringing this back to a more personal note, 2024 GWF did bring something else very special. It allowed me to introduce you all to someone very, very special to me, someone I love dearly and whom I hope to spend my life with. My partner, my everything @MC74. She joined GWF this year and I couldn't be happier to share her with all of you. She's loving, she's passionate, she's sweet. She's my reason for getting up in the morning. I am so thankful for her partnership, for her love, and for her light in my often dark world. Having her here, too, is something that makes me happier than I can possibly put into words. I love that she joined and I love that she's been sharing her passions with everyone.
I'll stop here, because there are so, so many other things I could touch on. Our resident grumpy mod @rktaker, for example, a dear friend who I'm very thankful to for joining and being a part of things, and who is currently putting together one cool looking DragonBall themed wolf game
. But I digress. This has been an awesome year. I can't wait to see what comes next for us all!
