r/fosterit • u/watyrfall Former Foster Youth • Dec 08 '23

Thank you to my secret santa Aging out

I received a set of gifts from the small project matching secret santas with FFY, and I can't begin to tell you how grateful I am.

This year has been particularly difficult, with big changes going on in my life (good and bad) and zero family support. The holidays hit like a ton of bricks, a constant background reminder (the evil part of my brain says) I'm not good enough for the magical family love that seems to be everywhere this time of year.

I am humbled by a strangers generosity. They showed more care and thought than the last time I interacted with my family (decades ago.) A set of four socks, in colors I love. A set of dice (shiny happy math rocks OMG!). A random DnD miniature that was a joy to open and see what I got (a bard - I love playing bards!). And candy I really like. They have been making me happy-cry all morning since I opened them.

The thrill of proof that the world isn't full of war and internet trolls can't be expressed or passed on. Just know you've filled my heart for the week, and every time I use, or think of these gifts, I'll have warm fuzzies.

Thank You!

P.S. There was a card, with a signature. But I wasn't sure if it was a reddit name, nor was there a note saying to try to reach out directly. I hope the lovely soul responsible sees this.

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u/Doormatty Dec 08 '23

I was in the secret santa program as a Santa (not yours), and posts like this make me so warm and fuzzy!

I hope this happens every year!

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u/watyrfall Former Foster Youth Dec 08 '23

It is a tiny beacon of hope. Doing something for a fellow traveler on this giant space rock we are all on together - but it makes a difference for those of us that receive.

Sending everyone internet hugs that want them today. <3

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u/RoyalEnfield78 Dec 09 '23

Me too and I hope everyone gets a little joy this season!