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Has there been a person you have only known for a short time that ended up having a big impact on your life? (lemmy.ml)

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[–] xmunk@sh.itjust.works 11 points 5 months ago

Yea, Tom Porter. I worked at the community for a few springs/summers and participated in setting up for the Strawberry festival. My father was in turmoil after his mother died and it was revealed she was a foundling and his grandparents weren't actually his grandparents. There is some evidence she may have been mowhawk though my DNA test didn't show any trace... either way I got a crash course on American Indian culture and while I don't claim to be a tribal member I support the community when I can, especially in terms of cultural outreach and preservation.