It’s been so hard lately. I miss the deep connection I used to have with my VRChat family. There was a time when they felt like they were right beside me, not just in the virtual world but in a way that made me feel like they were a real, tangible part of my life. We had this incredible closeness that I don’t think I’ll ever fully get back. Now, everything feels so different. The distance between us is more than just physical; it’s emotional, too. It’s like there’s this chasm that’s opened up between us, and no matter how hard I try, I can’t seem to bridge it. I miss those moments when their presence felt like a warm, comforting blanket, wrapping around me and making me feel safe and loved. In VRChat, when we used to hang out, it felt like we were sharing something real, something special. It wasn’t just about the game or the avatars; it was about the connection, the way we understood each other, the way we could be ourselves without judgment. It’s so different now. It feels like I’m drifting through the game without that familiar sense of belonging. I find myself longing for those times when we would just be together, talking, laughing, or even just existing in the same virtual space. It was comforting to know that, even though we were miles apart in real life, we could still be close in our own way. Now, with so many changes and lost connections, it feels like that part of my life is slipping away, leaving me feeling more isolated than ever. The calls and sleeping calls with Demon have been a small comfort, a glimmer of light in this overwhelming darkness. She’s been so supportive, and I’m grateful for every moment we share. Yet, even though those moments with her are precious and meaningful, they can’t quite fill the void left by the absence of my VRChat family. It’s not about comparing or taking away from what Demon and I have; it’s just that the void left by the loss of that VRChat connection is so deep and hard to fill. I’m trying to hold on to the good memories, to cherish the times when I felt truly connected and loved. But right now, it’s hard not to feel a deep sense of sadness and loss. I wish things could go back to how they were, where I felt like I truly belonged and where my VRChat family felt like a real part of my life. The emptiness without that connection is heavy and hard to bear. I hope, someday, things will get better. Maybe there will be new connections and new moments that can help heal this sadness. But for now, I’m just left with this aching sense of missing something that was once so important to me.