This weekend I was telling someone that I started buying earthquake insurance when my husband's illness prompted my retirement.
While making excuses for why I would purchase such a high deductible expensive policy I said that in the event of an earthquake that toppled our house I would be homeless without insurance coverage.
He said I have so many friends I wouldn't be homeless.
It made me think about how much my friends mean to me and how those connections get me through some tough days. I don't expect to need a couch to sleep on but I do know I wouldn't be alone in a crises and I wouldn't want that for anyone else.
I've come to depend on Mastodon for a daily dose of kindness. A virtual support system of real people.
To be a part of this community is an honor a privilege and a life saver.
Thank you from the fullness of my heart.
(Not the bottom but the whole heart)
Hugs.

@NorcalGma2 I too have earthquake insurance. And also: Your friend is right. No way would your friends here (and elsewhere) allow you and Summer and Summer's pal to be homeless.

I find it hard to explain to people who are not on Mastodon just how my community here serves as that virtual support system you mention. But it sure does.

And it's people like you that make Mastodon something special.

@jeridansky
Love you back.