sheridan09
Proud Member
Hi, my name is Kirsten ("Kir" for short) and I saw other new members posting here to introduce themselves, so thought I'd do the same.
Despite being new to the site, I have loved and followed Michael since 1983. To say that I'm a fan really seems like a drastic understatement, because while I love his music and have always been awestruck by his amazing dancing talent, I have also long identified with him on a deeper level as a person and feel like I knew him. I also defend him the same as I would a family member every time I am within earshot of someone who says something negative about him.
I don't know why I didn't seek out a group like this long ago, but I assure you that my admiration for Michael is very genuine and has been since I was 12 years old! So although I'm kind of ashamed that I'm just finding and joining this site now, I hope you guys understand that, now more than ever, I feel the need to connect with other people who feel the same way I do about Michael. My friends respect my feelings, but most of them don't share the same deep connection to him, so I don't think they can truly appreciate the effect his passing is having on me. I've just been devastated and it helps to be able to communicate with others who can empathize.
I see that I'm not the only newbie here so I take that as a good sign. I look forward to becoming a member of your community and thank you SO MUCH in advance for welcoming me.
Kirsten
Despite being new to the site, I have loved and followed Michael since 1983. To say that I'm a fan really seems like a drastic understatement, because while I love his music and have always been awestruck by his amazing dancing talent, I have also long identified with him on a deeper level as a person and feel like I knew him. I also defend him the same as I would a family member every time I am within earshot of someone who says something negative about him.
I don't know why I didn't seek out a group like this long ago, but I assure you that my admiration for Michael is very genuine and has been since I was 12 years old! So although I'm kind of ashamed that I'm just finding and joining this site now, I hope you guys understand that, now more than ever, I feel the need to connect with other people who feel the same way I do about Michael. My friends respect my feelings, but most of them don't share the same deep connection to him, so I don't think they can truly appreciate the effect his passing is having on me. I've just been devastated and it helps to be able to communicate with others who can empathize.
I see that I'm not the only newbie here so I take that as a good sign. I look forward to becoming a member of your community and thank you SO MUCH in advance for welcoming me.
Kirsten
