So i know i'm not exactly the ideal demographic...

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But i'm a grace helbig fan. I can tell you why with this facebook fan pm which she has understandably yet to respond to:
My name is Jonathan. I'm a 30 year old from Warwick, RI. I've been a huge fan of yours for the past 4 or 5 months. According to your website, you're coming to Boston tomorrow for your book signing, which is close to where I live. I'm not sure if I'll be able to go tomorrow, so I thought I'd take the opportunity to let you know how much you mean to me here, since I can't find any other way of contacting you. You see, I was born with Spina Bifida and for a lot of reasons I still live with my mom. I have a support person who is having kidney trouble and I hadn't been able to see him much. Also, pretty much my only friend has a new girlfriend and we haven't been hanging out much. Due to my Aspergers, anxiety, and introvertedness, you can imagine I haven't been able to get out as much. If that weren't enough, I lost my father to an aortic dissection last summer! It's been a very dark, lonely time for me. Your videos have been such a comfort and inspiration for me. Thanks to you, I almost feel euphoric sometimes! Thanks to you, I'm thinking of starting my own youtube channel! Thanks to you, I've learned my disabilities give me NO excuse not to be social! It's hard for me to talk about these things and I haven't shared it with many people at all. I really hope I get to meet you tomorrow, but if I don't, I'm glad I could tell you how much I appreciate you. All my love, Jonathan

Well, anyway that day has come and gone and... I couldn't make it! I've been kinda teary eyed about it off and on. Can any one offer comfort, words of wisdom, commiseration, etc?

Hey Jon,

I'm proud of you for not letting your so-called disabilities get in the way of accomplishing things.

I didn't word it quite right. What I mean...is that you are making a concerted effort to not let your disabilities disable you. And I think that's what life should be about.

I really appreciate that but what I was trying to say is that I missed my chance to meet grace, and in depressed

If I were her I'd be touched and flattered by your message. Also, you never know, she may reply once the whirlwind of her tour calms down or takes a breather.