My OC Family.☝️💛

My heart genuinely feels so full when I think about my family in The OC chat on Discord. It’s wild how a bunch of people on a screen can turn into something that feels real, warm, and constant—but that’s exactly what it’s become for me. It’s not just “a server” or “a group chat” anymore. It’s a place I go where I feel seen. Where I feel included. Where I feel like I can actually breathe and be myself without having to perform, explain, or shrink who I am. I’ve had plenty of spaces in life where you’re only noticed when you’re useful, or where you’re tolerated but not truly wanted. The OC chat isn’t like that. This is one of the few places that genuinely feels like home. What I love most is that it isn’t just the laughs—though, trust me, you lot have had me absolutely losing it more times than I can count. It’s the energy underneath it all. It’s the support that shows up even when nobody’s “trying” to be deep. It’s the way someone will clock that your vibe is off and check in. It’s the little “you good?” messages, the random hype, the silly encouragement, the remember-you-said-this-earlier moments that prove people actually listen. It’s the feeling that I can disappear for a bit and when I come back, I’m not punished for it—I’m welcomed. No guilt trips. No attitude. Just love. And I’m not gonna lie, it means so much because life can be a lot. People don’t always understand you in real life, and sometimes you end up carrying things quietly because you don’t want to be “too much” or ruin the mood. But in The OC chat, it feels like there’s room for me. Room for my chaos, my excitement, my emotions, my jokes, my overthinking, my dramatic little moments—everything. I don’t have to edit myself down into something more “convenient.” I can just exist, and that alone is such a rare kind of peace. I’ve also realized how protective I feel over this space—not in a gatekeep way, but in a “this matters” way. Like, I genuinely care about the people in there. I want everyone to feel safe. I want everyone to feel valued. I want the vibe to stay special, because what we have is special. It’s that perfect mix where we can bully each other for fun but still be the first ones to stand up for each other when it counts. We can drag, tease, roast, and scream in caps, but there’s a loyalty under it that’s so real. That’s family behaviour, honestly. And I know it might sound corny to some people, but I don’t care—I love you lot. I love the routines, the familiar usernames, the little dynamics, the running jokes, the way certain people always bring a certain energy. I love how you can tell when someone’s in the chat because the vibe shifts instantly. I love how even on boring days, someone will pop in and make it feel like something is happening. I love that I can be having the dullest day and then I check the chat and suddenly I’m smiling like an idiot at my screen. This chat has helped me more than people probably realize. It’s helped me through lonely nights, stressful days, and moments where I felt like my head was too loud. It’s helped me feel connected when I’ve felt disconnected. It’s helped me remember that there are still good people out there—people who show up, people who care, people who can be messy and hilarious and chaotic but still have a good heart. Sometimes you don’t need life advice. Sometimes you just need your people. Sometimes you just need to be around a vibe that feels safe and familiar. And The OC chat is that for me. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I’m grateful I found this space, and I’m grateful I found you. Because there’s a difference between being in a group and belonging to one—and I feel like I belong here. It feels like being part of something that actually wants you around, not something that only keeps you around when it benefits them. I’ve dealt with enough fake energy to recognize real energy, and what I get from this chat is real. So yeah—this is me acknowledging my family properly. Not just as a quick “love you guys” in the chat (even though I do say it and I mean it), but as an actual statement: you lot have become important to me. You’ve become part of my day-to-day happiness. You’ve become a place I look forward to. A place where I can be soft without getting laughed at, loud without being told I’m annoying, emotional without being made to feel like a burden. I feel appreciated. I feel noticed. I feel wanted. And honestly? That’s all anyone really wants. A place to be loved as they are. So to my OC family: thank you for making me feel like I’m not alone. Thank you for the laughs, the comfort, the madness, the late-night chats, the hype, the kindness, the loyalty. Thank you for letting me be me. I’m proud to be part of this, and I’m not going anywhere. This is my space. These are my people. This is my family. Mezcal LEXEY diamonds Chibi jessiejedi jellybellybean Bobby Kemi MaxOra Lunk ☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️