Kpop has changed my life in many ways. I've come to appreciate different cultures and music. Before I never wanted to learn new languages or about different cultures because I didn't really care. I know how that sounds but let me explain. My depression all started when I was 13 years old and in high school. It was probably the hardest year of my life. Depression has altered my life majorly. Because of it, I quit school, I became distant with my two best friends, I ended up going into the hospital as about 18 years of age, which was also when I quit school officially, I also have had many different social workers and psychiatrists but it wasn't until I found my new social worker and psychiatrist that things started getting a bit better. Then last year I started having suicidal thoughts, and I was getting very close to acting on them, but thanks to my pastors, my family, friends and all of you here, I didn't, but anyways I've gotten way off topic. I found out about Kpop in early 2012 and ever since have been a avid fan of it. I've started to learn different phrases and words in Korean, and I've come to enjoy music more, and one of my favourite things to do is watch music videos. I also met my very first boyfriend, here on AFF. Things didn't work out for us as a couple, but we're still really good friends. Through Kpop, I believe that I grew closer to my little sister Stephanie, and now we are best friends, and it's mainly because of her that I never acted on those thoughts that I mentioned before. So I just wanted to tell you guys a little about my back ground and why I love Kpop so much. It's because it makes me genuinly happy and because it made my relationship with my sister so much stronger than it was before. I've been through alot in the 22 and a half years that I have lived, but it all has made me stronger than I was before and a better person.

Another thing that I wanna say is to all of my AFF friends that are going through rough times, you are not alone, we all go through hard times, it just makes us better people in the end and makes us stronger. I believe that if we all work together we can fight the insecurities, and the pain, whether it be physical or mental. That's why I've decided that I want to start something where people can go to talk about their problems and share with others and get support. I don't exactly know how I'm going to go about doing this, but I will let you know when I do figure it out. If anyone has any ideas, just tell me and we'll figure something out. I want to start this mainly because I know how hard it is fighting on your own, and I believe that things can get easier if you have the help of your friends who love and care about you, and I do love and care about each and every one of you. You have all helped me in tough times so now it's time that I helped you guys. If you EVER need ANYTHING, or just someone to vent to, I am always here and I would do anything to help ease your pain. Don't ever be afraid to talk to me, I will never judge you.

Love Always Chrissy <3