This is very relatable to me too ngl. Ever since I was a kid I've been depressed, but when I was 14, the furry community changed all that! Nobody really liked me at the time in my school years except for about 3 or 4 people. When I found out about the fandom I was surprised on how welcoming, supportive, and friendly it was! It made me happy, and to me this community is like my home, and everyone in it is like my family. I wouldn't be who I am today without meeting and befriending a furry for the first time, and I couldn't have done all these great things without the help of all my friends