This is the story of how I died. Okay, not really, but that joke had to be made. I mean, come on, how could I not?

In 2010, Disney's "Tangled" hit theaters, and it changed my life forever. Never had a movie impacted me so deeply, so profoundly. I fell in love with the story, the music, the characters, and everything about it. "Tangled" was funny, but also insightful in ways I could hardly even comprehend at the time. I'd gone into it skeptical because of the advertising, which framed it as something purely comedic, and while it was hilarious, it was an emotional experience at its very core and tugged at my heartstrings in ways I'd never felt before from a film.

Needless to say, it was love at first sight.

I became obsessed with "Tangled." I bought every doll, learned the lyrics to every song, and would watch it over and over until I had nearly the entire movie memorized. Even now, I could probably recite a good portion of it from memory if you asked. My love for "Tangled" was still strong in 2012, when the "Tangled Ever After" short was released and having new content for my favorite film was amazing. I loved seeing my favorite characters again, and I enjoyed the comedic antics of Maximus and Pascal. Eventually, though, there was nothing new. After a few years of nothing, I began to drift away from "Tangled." I still enjoyed it in passing and would light up at the mention of it, but it was no longer at the forefront of my mind.

Then everything changed in 2017, when I learned that "Tangled: The Series" was coming soon. I cannot tell you how many times I watched that first trailer for "Tangled: Before Ever After." It was everything I'd ever dreamed of. A whole TV show for my favorite Disney movie? I fell right back into my "Tangled" obsession, buying every bit of merchandise I could get my hands on and watching every episode at midnight as soon as it dropped. In fact, I feel as if the show made me love "Tangled" even more. There was finally more to the story, and I was so happy to be back in the world I adored.

Seeing Rapunzel, Eugene, Maximus, Pascal, and all of the other familiar faces illuminate my television screen after years of fearing I'd never see them again was such a breath of fresh air. I even found myself growing attached to the new characters, especially Lance, Varian, and Cassandra. The songs were just as great as the ones from the movie, if not better in some cases. Honestly, having "Tangled" back in my life just felt so right. Everything felt right in the world when "Tangled" was around.

For a long time, I hoped it would never end. I'm the type of person who can't stand when things change. I like constants, things that will always be there. So when the release date for the final episode of "Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure" dropped, I couldn't believe it. I refused to believe it. I didn't want this show to end, but it was out of my control. Everything ends, and as much as I wish it didn't, that includes "Tangled."

With the final episode mere days away, I've decided that I'm okay with it. I'm okay that it's going to end because it was incredible while it lasted. It may have had its ups and downs, but despite everything, it made me and so many other people happy in its run, and that's the most I can ask for from a show. As much as it hurts to say goodbye, I'm glad that we got more "Tangled" at all. It's what I, and so many people, needed most at the time.

"Tangled" taught me so many important lessons in the years that it has been a part of my life. It taught me to never give up on a dream. It taught me that there is more in me. It taught me that anyone can change for the better if they choose to. It taught me not to let anyone try to contain or control me. It taught me to take that first step instead of waiting around for my dreams to fall into my hands. Tangled made me who I am today, and though I'm sad to see the story I love finally come to a close, it will always remain a part of me.

Goodbye, Eugene. Thank you for always managing to bring a smile to my face, even on my darkest days.

Goodbye, Rapunzel. Thank you for showing me that I have the power to set myself free and pave my own path in life.

Goodbye, "Tangled." Thank you for everything.