Decision

i still remember the day i first heard about YTR. it wasn’t something i found on my own—it was introduced to me by a friend who kept insisting i should give it a try. at first, i was just curious. i didn’t really know what to expect, but something in me said, why not? so i applied, not thinking too much about what would come next.

a few days—maybe even a week—passed before i got scheduled for an interview. i went into it a bit nervous, unsure if i was even ready. but somehow, that interview became one of the most unforgettable moments of my entire journey. it lasted for three hours, which sounds exhausting, but it didn’t feel that way at all. instead, it felt warm, safe, and surprisingly fun. it felt like i was just talking to people who genuinely wanted to listen.

what made it even more special was that i got to share my written works. writing has always been something personal to me, something i kept to myself, so reading my poem out loud during the interview was something i never imagined i’d have the courage to do. but i did—and that moment stayed with me.

there was also a funny part. they actually thought i was using AI for my answers, so they kept throwing questions at me one after another. i remember trying my best to answer everything honestly, proving that it was really me behind those words. it probably took around 30 minutes—maybe longer—but in the end, i cleared things up. looking back, it still makes me laugh.

my first activity as a writer in YTR felt like a fresh start. i wrote about my journey to healing through writing, and for the first time in a long while, i felt that spark again—the passion to write, to express, to feel. it reminded me why i loved writing in the first place.

months later, i finally got to meet two YTR members in person. and honestly? it was such a fun experience. they were both good-looking, but what stood out more was their energy—playful, a bit chaotic, and full of life. they were exactly how they were online, maybe even more entertaining in person.

now, this year marks my second year in YTR. and when i look back at everything—the nerves, the laughter, the growth, the people i’ve met—I can honestly say that not once have i regretted becoming part of this community.

if anything, joining YTR was one of those decisions that quietly changed me for the better.

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