There are a few, but since I have to choose one, I will mention @arbitrarykitten.
In my early days on Steemit, we began following each other and she was very helpful and kind to me. We got talking more than I do with some others (by now there are many others) but back then I would refer to her to my husband as my first Steemit friend.
We spoke about home schooling this Summer, since I am a step mom and am considering things for the future for when I will have my own children. She gave me some good tips and when I was unsure about things, I could share them and get some good advice from a mother who home schools herself. I remember telling Frank (husband) about one of our convos and he was like "you'll ask her..." lol
It wasn't the only topic though. I've started sharing on here my journey in healing from abuse and people have been very kind and supportive. ArbitraryKitten has known the right words to say some days when I was down and my husband was at work or sleeping and acted like any friend would.
I believe in Internet connections, since as a gamer, I connect with many like-minded people online. I have close friends where I live, but I can count those on one hand, and friends who share the same views as me are rare. On Steemit I have found a few, many are still Steemit acquaintances, others I've begun referring to as Steemit buddies or friends.
So not only did I feel welcomed into someone's home, she also shares helpful tips about parenting, about living, about life.
I'd mention other people, but the rule said one, and I'm the kind of person who wants to talk about everyone who's touched me in some way. So know that many of you have a warm Steemit place in my heart and I appreciate all my new Steemit friends :)
Beautiful, thanks for being the first comment and setting the bar high :) I enjoy @arbitrarykitten posts and have just started to get to a glimpse of her personality, but you're story definitely makes me like her even more now.
You'll have plenty of opportunity to highlight other people in future contests, so save them up :)
Awesome! Cause there's plenty of Steemit friendship to go around :)
Oh my, Blinky! You made my heart smile. I am so honored to be your first Steemit friend :)
I feel so happy to be an inspiration in your journey here, and in life as I understand how difficult it is when opening up about traumas and hardships. I am truly grateful I am here for you. (And don't you ever forget it)
:)
Thank you so much, hun. I treasure you. More than you know <3
Thank you, and you're welcome :D
Big hugs to you my friend <3