Amazing healing power of fanfic

[sophinisba]

Yesterday afternoon I was feeling a little sad, and somehow even all the gorgeous pics of a certain young man in a bright yellow t-shirt weren't doing much to cheer me up. I considered writing a whiny, cryptic post to elicit virtual hugs from my f-list, but I confined myself to whining a little at claudia603 and then went home and read shirebound's Sing Me Home, and had a good, satisfying cry. I've been feeling much, much better since then.

Yea, Janet! The Lord of the Rings now has a heartbreakingly beautiful happy ending in my mind, and she didn't even have to go AU! How does she do this?! The woman's talent is staggering!

*celebrates*

ETA: The complete story (with fantastic epilogue, Frodo and Sam and Frodo's strong arms) is here.

Comments

[suzy-74.livejournal.com]

*hugs you*

'Whining' is good sometimes. Let things out. Good to hear you are feeling better now.

Think I need to reread Shirebounds story. I don't remember it very well.

[sophinisba]

Oh, yes, I'm all for getting the feelings out. This seems to have been a really emotional week for a lot of my LJ friends, and I'm glad that people are helping each other out. It was just a nice reminder for me of how many different ways we can get help from each other. That story felt like one big hug that I was sharing with Frodo and Gandalf and all the Elves, and Shirebound and all her readers.

*invites you to join in group hug*

[suzy-74.livejournal.com]

*steps in and holds on tight*

It certainly has been and still is a emotional rollercoast. There's been much hapinnes but also some very sad things happening. It is good to know help and support is around.