I know I did the parting shot post, but I have a few more things I need to get out.
This show has seen me through a lot of my life. I’m not going to list it all because eh some of it’s still rough to look back on. I dealt with crippling anxiety. I had a miscarriage. I supported my husband while he got a masters (it was mostly mental and emotional support because he worked full time the entire time ha). I moved house when 9 months pregnant (Grade F strongly do not recommend). And now we’re dealing with a worldwide pandemic. This show has been a highlight throughout all of this. Something to look forward to no matter what.
But I also realized that when I talk about this show seeing me through it, I really mean all of you. I know there’s some less enjoyable parts of the fandom, but for the most part we’ve been here slogging through it all. Together. In good plotlines and in bad, we’ve supported those who need it and sometimes just made it better through fics and arts and metas. People have come and gone, but they are still all a part of my experience so I thank everyone whether they’ve watched from day 1, gave up after the show made it unwatchable for them, or just joined us for this last episode. We’re all in this together.
I’ll still be around after. I have big plans for writing and rewatching (unless I get big mad at the finale but even then I will probably rewatch all my favorite parts and pretend the rest didn’t happen ha!). And this experience we’ve had together, nothing can take that away from us. Not even the end of the show.
So here’s to Agents of Shield. Here’s to a family who found each other on screen and off. Here’s to all the things we’ve shared, and all the things we have yet to share. Here’s to everyone: the writers, the artists, the supporters and cheerers, and even the people who just read posts and nodded their head (or shook their fist- you’re all valid). Things will be different in the days to come, but the one thing that will never change is these connections and friendships.
I salute each and every one of you. Fingers crossed for an amazing resolution to this wild journey we’ve been on together. Love to you all.