I'll admit, when I first started the show I did not think it would have as much as an impact on me as it has. This show is more than just "saving people and hunting things." Here are just a few things that this show has taught me. Note: some are not as serious as others.
1. Baby has a whole new meaning.
2. Moose and squirrels are not just animals.
3. Family does not have to be blood related.
4. This show has GIFs for everything. Don't believe me?
5. Even the toughest people can break.
6. Without family, a person can feel lost and scared; even just the thought of losing someone close can set you off.
7. Dean and Cas are surprisingly good with children
8. The fandom is dedicated.
(This is my "Samantha" Winchester cosplay. I cannot afford a wig and I refuse to cut my hair. I am a fan but I am not that dedicated. I am also getting an "Always Keep Fighting"tattoo soon.)
Other fans have gone to lengths of writing parodies of songs for the show, making better cosplay than my own, and so much more.
9. The cast members are dedicated and know how to have fun.
10. Random things like this happen constantly.
11. The "Supernatural" side of Tumblr is weird. Mishapocalypse or Bagelpocalypse anyone?
11. I could not finish without hitting this serious point. This cast really cares about mental health awareness. Jared Padalecki in particular actually fights depression himself. The "Always Keep Fighting" (AKF) campaign was born to bring awareness to the public and raise funds to help other organizations who treat patients with these illnesses. This campaign launched back in March of 2015, and is still going strong today. The profits Jared does make from the merchandise he sells goes to organizations such as Wounded Warriors Project, A.I.R. Attitudes In Reverse-Student Suicide Prevention-Mental Health, and To Write Love On Her Arms. I leaned about the campaign last year around this time, and I still sport my AKF shirt to this day and soon some ink as well. I think the most important part to pull away from this part is this:
