Ever since I came across Supernatural it had this weird sort of pull on me, keeping me glued to the screen wanting more. I loved the characters and the show. At first I was a Dean girl but one day something just switched. It blew me by surprise and since then I’ve been a total Sam girl. Something about Sam just dug into me and kept it’s hold.
And now I’m sitting here thinking of all the things that make me love Sam; and putting it into words has never once been a thing I thought of. I probably won’t even be able to fully put all of it into words.
I knew this love and admiration for the character were always there. I always thought of him as this strong hero that I looked up to in a sort of way, and now I’m having to realize all these points even though they’ve always been there.
For most, the show has been a sign that they can always keep fighting no matter what they face, but I feel like that meaning holds deeper with Sam. We’ve watched him go through all sorts of torture, battles with monsters, carry all this guilt, and even face the things that scared him most.
It was amazing really. I relate to Sam and he truly makes me happy. I’ve grown to deeply care for him. And it’s been so different to have a character that I relate to so much, and care for that for once isn’t animated lines.
I’ve always been a younger sibling like Sam has. I’ve gone through the troubles of not letting my family down, and when I’ve made mistakes I felt the weight lying on my shoulders. A part of my mind would just scream that I let them down. I’ve felt like the things I did wouldn’t make them proud. And through all the darkness I’ve faced, I always try to find any sort of light to come from it. Anyone that dares to step foot in my life, I will always try to protect them and care for them; much like how Sam is the type to try to save them instead of killing them.
I will always admire Sam for his bravery and his will to fight. When he’s knocked down he refuses to give up, and when days come where I feel like giving up or not getting from bed it’s always nice to remember those little things.
And watching Sam grow throughout the seasons has been a truly amazing thing to see. We’ve watched the way he’s adapted and grown as a person.
So thank you for creating the broken, but not defeated character that people have grown to love.
Thank you for giving life to him and bringing light, and loving aspects to a character that mostly has faced darkness.
You’ve helped shape a character who will always face demons inside his head and outside in the world around him. He’s taught me along with many to keep fighting and to remember that life is precious. Always show the ones you love that you do, because in any moment things could change and they might be gone. Cherish any and every moment you have whether it’s good or bad. I’ve even learned that if all hell breaks loose it’s best find some sort of light in all of it. Even if it feels like you can’t find any at all, just that little sliver of hope can truly make a big difference.
(via @sammy-moo)
