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It’s crazy, isn’t it? As goths, we’re not supposed to care about what’s popular. To be honest, I’m not a true goth. I feel like I fit in for the simple fact that I’m a misfit of my own kind. I can’t get over how crazy things used to be. Will they get like that again? Who knows? But it’s nice to be back. I’ve actually encouraged both of my daughters to join. They’re both goth babies and it remains to be seen as to whether or not, they come on here. Both are heavy duty in the fashion and make up, and would probably liven up that particular forum. It’s really weird, because I didn’t anticipate any of this happening. At all. But I’d hate to see some thing that was so important to how my life has turned out to be so quiet and lifeless. DGN was a massive part of my life. And even though I haven’t been on the boards that much in the last 10 years, it’s really safe to say that I still view it as an important part of my life because I just wouldn’t be here without it.

“What is with the sudden explosion of activity on here it was just me and 2 or 3 other people posting now we have a lot” Yep. We are the OGs and we have returned. Scary, I know. But back in our day, this place was jumping! It was a wild time, and because of DGN, I now live in the Metro Detroit area. I came from the East Coast, over 16 years ago. But I fell in love with this community and the people in it, closer to 20 years ago. 2004, to be exact. I went under a different name, Brenda Starrr. If it weren’t for this board’s existence, I would probably not be here today. I would never have made the friends that I have made, fell in love with the man who is now my husband, and moved here. this board hasn’t just changed my life, but the lives of my now adult children. And it feels like home.

Word. Lemme know how I can help.

I will never forget when you had posted the first picture of you and her when you guys first got together. Just seeing you both, there was that energy. I was like watch they're going to end up married 😉

I'm thinking that I regret remembering that Gummo exists

~~~~~ Never mind. I already featured the GoFundMe post made by @BadKitty so it's all good.

Those of you on Facebook or other platforms, please share the GoFundMe. It's been stuck where it is for a few days and I'm hoping to raise significantly more money for Troy's mom. We're letting it run to the end of June and giving her a lump sum.

This. *nods

I feel ya. I forget what year it was, but I was overjoyed when I found DGN. I had vanished from the community around the time my daughter was born, in 99. Around 07 I went to City for the first time since I quit working there (1999). I didn't know anyone. I didn't recognize the music anymore. I felt so alone. Half the time my daughter was with me and half with her mom. In those alone times I was just a mohawked weirdo who loved odd movies and music who lost all of his friends. I wasn't in a good place. I needed connections. I needed community. I needed friends. I found that, and a wife, here.

Legit I am thinking that I wish message boards hadn’t lost their popularity and that I had stayed active on here despite the falling out I had with so many. Idk despite that it’s always felt like home.

Cheers to that. Here's another one maybe.

❤️ when I get home I am going to drink a dry martini and listen to this just for you … ❤️

~~~~~ 👀 O There's a thing... I declare I learn something new everyday. 😂

Maybe. Depends on a sitter

Who you calling old, granny?

It’s bad when your 5 year old daughter “loves” this song. Lol

Breathe and let go of that of which is not in your control. *screams

MY sandwich

Let me know if there’s anything that I can do to possibly help.

We are currently in the works to have DGN transferred to me. Yes, everything is backed up. We just want to keep everything legal and aboveboard so there are no hiccups in the future. No need to worry. 😊

OK, spooky kids. I appreciate your patience with me, as I’m re-learning to navigate everything in here, and doing it from my phone. This is a real hoot, let me tell you what. But here we go: Here is the Facebook link for the pop-up goth club night at Downstairs at Joy Manor. It starts at 9 PM, the cover is five dollars, it is a cash bar. DJ Scary Guy will be providing the tunes we all crave. 28999 Joy Rd. Westland, 48185 Proceeds from the door are going directly to Troy’s mother. https://facebook.com/events/s/pop-up-goth-club-troy-spiral-m/1664211470693602/ let me know if there’s anything more that I need to add or any place else you would like me to put this. I swear I’ll get the hang of this again. 😂