Happy DDAD16! This is actually my first Duran Duran Appreciation Day because I only really became a fan late December Early January. Basically I’m a baby Duranie. I’m really glad I became a fan though, the tumblr DD fans are all super sweet (thank you for all being so welcoming!!)
I want to thank Duran Duran for inspiring me to be nobody but myself! I struggled with depression and horrible anxiety for four years (8th grade through half of Senior year). I started seeing a therapist at the end of Junior year but nothing really worked until marching band was over, and it was after Christmas break. I stumbled upon Duran Duran, after hearing David Lee Roth crack a joke about them, and was curious. What I didn’t know was I stumbled on a whole new world of music and performance. I’ve been following ever since. They went from kids who were ahead of their time to icons. It’s really inspired me to just be who I want to be, whether it’s the way I dress or what I end up doing in life.
I want to also thank the Duranies here because all of you are such sweet people! I’ve never seen one mean interaction between you guys here and it really makes me the happiest person. Thanks for any of you following me, even though I’m not really a fandom blog and post whatever I want. It has made me feel really welcome here! :)