I'm officially a brother of Phi Mu Alpha. It's been two and a half years of longing for this connection, aching for these bonds, working to make it here. It all lead to this. I am going to wear these letters with the heartiest pride you will ever see, and hold our object to my heart for the rest if my life.
This is the first all-guy thing I've ever been a part of. I never could have asked for more love and support from my brothers (I can call them that now!!!)-- I didn't even know such a strong love existed. Every struggle and hardship I've ever gone through has been worth it for this, and likewise, the weight of those have been eased knowing I have brothers who will carry it with me; who want to carry it with me.
I feel loved. I feel wanted. I feel valued.