I wrote this journal for Fur Affinity, but it applies here too!

I've been on Fur Affinity for 10 years now.

FA has had a profound impact on me and the artist I have become.

Hearing of Dragoneer's passing shocks me. Without Dragoneer, owner of Fur Affinity, I don't know if I would have had the opportunities to be in a community that means the world to me now.

I started working as a concept artist and wanting to get into gaming with my art.

It didn't go well.

It was the furry community that really changed my direction in life and made me feel at home. Like I found where I belonged.

Just earlier today I was talking with people on Discord about how much this community matters to me. How I'm opening up about what I want to do with my art and to not be afraid or to limit myself. How I feel I can really embrace my sexuality and kinks, and not worry about being judged.

I am more excited and motivated than ever!

Remembering how much FA matters to me has me motivated to share more and be even more active there and here, too!

I would not be this comfortable with myself without Fur Affinity, that I am pretty sure of.

Thank you all for the support and community built over these years.

Thank you Dragoneer for making it all possible!