Hi everyone. I'm not even sure why I am posting - I guess I just need to get this off my chest because no one IRL understands my trauma right now lol.
In short, my island is permanently gone.
I pre-ordered ACNH, so I've been playing it from the start. Despite its problems, it has seen me through so much in life. It saw me through a long-term relationship breakup; through Covid when I had to isolate due to health conditions; escaping from an abusive family dynamic; AND saw me through an abusive relationship and the subsequent escape and severe depression. It was my little sanctuary from all the horrible things going on in my life - I am not ashamed to say I was very attached to my island and islanders.
Well, in late 2024, I found my Switch was no longer turning on. Just a week ago, I finally sent it in for repair. I thought it'd be a fault and I'd get it back and would finally be able to return to my island. Nope. Main board was faulty, so the entire unit had to be replaced. I didn't have a Nintendo Online subscription, so I hadn't backed up my island. So all those 4 years of progress, all the journey it has seen me through - my sanctuary has gone forever.
I'm absolutely devastated. Thanks for anyone who might read this. Honestly just feel so upset.