That is so heartwarming, I think these are the moments we remember, glimpses of appreciation as you said, that stick with you,
for me it was @offgridlife who recommended me, although he is crucial memeber in many ecosystems, he managed to tell me to go to steem, when i said it seems so hectic
he guided me through it,
and from there I got introduced to ccc community and the dreamsteem, for me there are no communities other than these on steem,

I am sure you struggled far more, 🤗