What does it say about me...

[borgmama1of5]

...that I am more sad about the end of Supernatural announcement than I am about the fact that my divorce was finalized 2 days ago?

Fortunately one of my friends could explain: "You were ready for one and not the other."

Comments

[superbadgirl]

That you're human and you had, I'm presuming, ample lead-time for the divorce (hope it was amicable) whereas you didn't for something else that has been a part of your life for a long chunk of time. :)

[borgmama1of5.livejournal.com]

Kind of ridiculously amicable...after 43 years it was very much the right thing for both of us...

[lira-chimera.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad to hear that! (((hugs)))

[supernutjapan.livejournal.com]

Wow. Congratulations. It's been a long haul aye? ＊hugs you tight＊

I totally get how Supernatural ending would be more shocking. But we do have a whole year to savor, and of course, fandom will NEVER end. ＊squishes you hard＊

[borgmama1of5.livejournal.com]

First thing I will do when the last episode is over is start a complete rewatch from episode 1!

[tyrsibs.livejournal.com]

I think your friend is right-

You're not alone. And even though I had a feeling 15 might be the last, I was not prepared for this today! I was at my desk, and a co-worker, who ought to have been working herself and not sending devastating messages through Facebook, sent me one of the articles with a "Have you seen this?" note. I seriously wanted to cry, and did in fact tear up off and on all afternoon.

Shot through the heart, right? But I am glad that they are going out on their own terms.

[borgmama1of5.livejournal.com]

Yes, hearing about it while at work was the WORST and trying not to tear up in an office full of people!

But 15 years is a nicely impressive round number and they have time to give us an awesome ending, right?

[tyrsibs.livejournal.com]

Yes!

[sandymg.livejournal.com]

That friend is very smart ;) Yes. They have time to give us a solid ending. It’s what we deserve. Maybe they can even get Eric back for it.

[borgmama1of5.livejournal.com]

:)

[kazluvsbooks.livejournal.com]

Thinking of you hon xxx

(and also me, i knew the end was going to come eventually but i am never going to be ready)

[borgmama1of5.livejournal.com]

never going to be ready

Even though the head knows it can't go on forever, the heart hoped...

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Your friend sounds very clued up!
*hugs*

[borgmama1of5.livejournal.com]

I have met some very wise women because of this show...

[jennygeee.livejournal.com]

Me too! I can’t believe how upset I am! I can’t stop crying, we are so invested in these characters and the people who portray them, they have changed our lives for the better, introduced to so many worldwide friends, I don’t think we would have ever been ready for the end.

[borgmama1of5.livejournal.com]

I need to stop scrolling through all the reaction comments online...Why does it feel like it's so much more than just a TV show???

[cuddyclothes.livejournal.com]

Because it is. It's spawned a community larger than itself.

[jennygeee.livejournal.com]

Because it's been our life for so many years, what is the saying? "Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened."

SPN family doesn't end with season 15

Amazing

[marshall shutters - repair and shop fronts (from livejournal.com)]

That friend is very smart I must say..I don’t think we would have ever been ready for the end.

Re: Amazing

[borgmama1of5.livejournal.com]

Now I just want a satisfying ending that leaves the boys still out there somewhere!!!

Re: Amazing

[lira-chimera.livejournal.com]

THIS.

[cuddyclothes.livejournal.com]

I remember crying my eyes out the night Jared tweeted for somebody to tweet something positive. Me and another SPN fan messaged back and forth about both of us crying and worrying about Jared. I hope he'll be okay when the show ends. Jensen and Misha will definitely land on their feet.

What your friend said makes a lot of sense.

[borgmama1of5.livejournal.com]

I wonder how the conversation/decision to end it started. It was obviously mutual, but who said something first? Even Jensen in that little video looked like he was struggling to stay level.

I don't begrudge their decision at all, they have given us so much. And eventually I will appreciate having a finite number of episodes to rewatch.

But it's going to take a while to get to that appreciation...

[stir-of-echoes.livejournal.com]

I agree with your friend. I have been on the verge of tears since hearing the news, it's heartbreaking to lose such amazing characters. I know we have a huge catalogue of seasons to comfort us, but knowing it is coming to an end hurts so very much.

[borgmama1of5.livejournal.com]

The thing is to be watching the last season with the knowledge that 'this is the last time...' On the one hand, it's good to know to appreciate it...but I am the kind of person who unfortunately will be stuck on 'the last...' until it's over.

I just don't handle looking forward to endings. Every time I fly to visit one of my kids, 2 days before I leave I start thinking about how I only have so many more hours, and I tear up. Once I'm on the plane going home I am ok...

[stir-of-echoes.livejournal.com]

*nods* Knowing this is the last season is going to hurt like hell each episode bringing us closer and closer to the end. I hope what Jensen said is true that each episode will be big. That they're really going to bring it.

[lira-chimera.livejournal.com]

I was very sad to hear the news about SPN ending next year, but I'm sad a lot of the time anymore. I've lost so many dear friends over the last few years that it seems every time I turn around another one has slipped away. So, another ending, even a consensual one, is hard to take when it's something I love so much.

Borgmama, I will be forever grateful you contacted me about your SPN list. I have made so many good friends through you and your list, been gifted a day at a convention and two photos, and will never, ever forget that great generosity and kindness!

Still, I'm sad.

Anyone got any sweet SPN fanfic to recommend???

[borgmama1of5.livejournal.com]

I am so glad I accidentally found out you watched Supernatural too!

Try any of the short stories from this author whom I just discovered: https://archiveofourown.org/users/minkmix/pseuds/minkmix/works?fandom_id=27

(I'd skip her longer pieces if you are looking for lighter fare.)

And hug!

[lira-chimera.livejournal.com]

Some accident! And what a lovely way to meet people. :)

I've been going through minkmix's stuff gradually while I wait for a couple-three stories to update. So far, so good in terms of heavy stuff but I could use a recommendation for some fluff if you have some to send my way...

[borgmama1of5.livejournal.com]

Hmmm, I found many of her shorts--less than 3000 words--to be amusing...I will see if I can come up with any other light-hearted authors.

And Hug!

[lira-chimera.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I have been working my way through minkmix's offerings but I do love to get recommendations...

Hugs back to you!

[casey28.livejournal.com]

Your friend gave a wise answer.

I'm very sad about the show ending, while at the same time, wanting to know what that end will be. We still have the fandom, but I can't imagine what it will be like without new eps to look forward to...

[borgmama1of5.livejournal.com]

I have to confess to the tiniest bit of relief that at some point my extreme obsession with all things Supernatural will slow down a little...not that I ever will be done, but maybe I won't need to spend till 2 am most nights scouring the internet for bits of news...