I am a member of one local internet board and I've met so many people IRL through that. Another huge board I'm a part of I don't feel connected to anyone - nothing gets shared deeply, and I don't recognize the posters or anything. Never had a desire to meet anyone there IRL.

Here it's different. People are sharing what's real, not just what's pretty or nice, but nitty, gritty, real. And it's amazing. Amazing to share, amazing to be along side with others on this crazy journey, amazing to be accepted even though it's not all nicey nice.