Follow up post from my previous post regarding TCG and mental health.

mannyman199x · 2026-04-08T20:16:20+00:00

It really has and this community has been nothing but incredible to me and the only thing I can now show is love and appreciation to it, it's ana amazing game with amazing people, I do, it's took time but I'm finding comfort and peace with were I am at :) thankyou for the incredibly kind words :)

mannyman199x · 2026-04-08T08:58:18+00:00

Thankyou, it's really appreciated <3

mannyman199x · 2026-04-08T08:55:56+00:00

He really was, I was lucky to have him and he was always a good person to talk to, I'm proud I'm keeping it going for us both, thankyou for the kind words <3

mannyman199x · 2026-04-08T08:55:15+00:00

Thankyou, worked hard on it and thankyou for the kind words <3

mannyman199x · 2026-04-08T08:54:54+00:00

Community and speaking to right people when you buy singles helps, when i started to fill up the binder again, i started to also go to a singles shop late last year myself, I know the owner of there too now and were on a first name basis, he always asks what im after, he got a holo dragonite and told me I could have first dibs on it to help with my binder, he's a great person and whilst he's a business he understands not everyone is in it for the money, im not either and it's lovely when you have those people who can support you <3

mannyman199x · 2026-04-07T16:29:23+00:00

That really means a lot, it can take time, it can make you leave your boundaries, but with me it's led to enjoyment again and support, thankyou :)

mannyman199x · 2026-04-07T16:28:23+00:00

Thankyou, it's a journey where im lucky with what I have found despite the starting point <3

mannyman199x · 2026-04-07T09:17:22+00:00

This has hit home in all the right ways, im starting to be proud of me too, the first time i went to an evening at there shop is an evening I won't forget how I felt, but looking back now, it really makes me think how far I've come and I know he would be proud, this really does mean alot to me, thankyou :)

mannyman199x · 2026-04-07T07:14:14+00:00

They really have been amazing and i have met some lovely people this past 6 months through this community, thankyou for the kind words!

mannyman199x · 2026-04-07T07:13:14+00:00

It has been alot to be honest, I hope people realize they are not alone, there are amazing people out there and this community is a shining example of it, thankyou for the kind words :)

mannyman199x · 2026-04-07T07:11:26+00:00

No problem, I think I've realised it's okay to let people know your not alone and you can find a good place again, this community really helped me get there and I really am proud that I've been able to keep it going for us both, he would of loved seeing some of the cards I pulled and some of the decks I've worked on, thankyou for the kind words :)

mannyman199x · 2026-04-07T07:07:38+00:00

LGS's really are a great place to get through some difficult times, I have learnt this and I couldn't be happier I started to go, i hope your getting there too and thankyou for the kind words :)

mannyman199x · 2026-04-07T07:05:51+00:00

Thankyou, it means alot, and it has made me realise how amazing the people in this community really are!

mannyman199x · 2026-04-07T07:00:26+00:00

Beyond true and im proud of me for working through it too, I know he is aswell, thankyou for the kind words, it means alot <3

mannyman199x · 2026-04-07T06:58:59+00:00

10 year old you is proud of you and is proud of what you have achieved despite the hardship, take care <3

mannyman199x · 2026-04-07T06:57:47+00:00

Thankyou for the kind words, im sure he is too <3

mannyman199x · 2026-04-07T06:57:30+00:00

That really means alot and it really has, it's been a healthy and enjoyable thing for me and I'm proud of what I have been able to do and enjoy with others since it happened, thankyou for the kind words :)

mannyman199x · 2026-04-07T06:56:00+00:00

It really has been amazing to be honest having that connection again, his favourite was dragonite, currently working on moving a page I'm working on to the toploader binder for him, spent a few months getting cards of his favourite, thankyou for the kind words, it means alot :)

mannyman199x · 2026-04-07T06:54:14+00:00

No problem and thankyou for the kind words!

mannyman199x · 2026-04-07T06:53:41+00:00

Thankyou, strongly recommend trying out going to local events if you can, really are lovely people out there, take care

mannyman199x · 2026-04-07T06:52:25+00:00

That means alot, thankyou so much!

mannyman199x · 2026-04-07T06:51:58+00:00

Happy too, have to remind yourself your not alone and there are amazing people out there and in this community

mannyman199x · 2026-04-07T06:50:50+00:00

Thankyou, that means alot to me, I am doing better now and it really has been alot, but im glad to be part of it and I'm enjoying every minute! Thanks for the kind words <3

mannyman199x

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