Truth Time
When Ashley and I started this website we wanted to build a community where people could find solace in the geek community and the many stories of surviving impending doom. Part of that requires some brutal honesty on our parts about those times when dreams of heros and a madman with a box are the only thing that allow you to function.
My husband has watched Doctor Who pretty much his entire life but I was much slower to catch on. Truthfully you can only catch bits and pieces so many times before you start to want to understand the storyline, which of course means going back to the beginning.
My Head First Leap Into Fandom
Ashley and I actually worked together when I did finally discover the magic in that blue call box. It is so much more than just the Doctor though. The companions and the supporting characters are enchanting. I loved Rose and wanted to be Amy. Anyways Ashley and my husband are both total Geek enablers, and things escalated quickly.
Navigating The Office With Depression
For those suffering from depression and/or anxiety (so many of us that suffer one have the misfortune of dealing with both) working in an office can be painfully difficult. Just the process of getting ready everyday can be daunting, so anything that can add joy to your day/workspace helps. This why when I discovered this whole geek culture I was so taken. It gave me those little things that helped make my day a little more pleasant. These surprise bag figures are a perfect example of that, because on a bad day lunch hour could be spent browsing the local geek store and picking up a mystery bag, it’s a real mood boost when you open a character you love.
Dr Who figures aren’t just fun at the office either
Later I moved on to ordering tee shirts, and more than just a few.
A glimpse at my collection
My favourite mystery shirt
My Love wearing his Dr Who Tardis shirt
Running into people who get it is such an instant kinship.
Finally I moved into painting the TARDIS
A large painting in my main room
Well they are
My son painted his own TARDIS for his bedroom
A newer piece
A crowd favourite
The importance of being inspired to paint the Tardis is that it was the first time in a long time that I had a desire to create. Painting the TARDIS reconnected me to art. For that in itself I am grateful. Something even bigger came from it though, painting is my own private type of therapy. It had been years since I had painted to create and to just feel where the paint takes me. When I started creating, I finally started my slow walk back to mental health and away from depression. It was my first true immersion into fandom and I will never look back.
The stories of Hope are too plentiful.
May we all find that road to a healthier self.
Mimi
