@TheEdVerse Hi Ed :) I recently got diagnosed with a severe mental disability. I isolated myself for a long time during and after college because I was embarrassed. I lost all of my friends. About a year ago, I decided to go to a game store and see if anyone was playing D&D.

I was so nervous but my therapist said it was important for me to try and be social again, at least a little. And if I had to do that, I wanted to at least kill two birds with one stone and try D&D (something I've always been too self-conscious to try).

After 30 mins sitting by myself, a stranger approached me and tapped me on the shoulder. He saw that I was alone and invited me to join his group. I was so scared. Now, one year later, I explore the Forgotten Realms each Wednesday with them.

That group is now some of my only and closest friends. Thank you for your contribution and providing me a world and outlet to temporarily forget about my disability and just have fun.