That’s what fandom is about. The more I hung in there over the years, the more determined I became to hang in there.
And it’s a real bond with other Bills fans. Sure, some fan bases have had a similar experience - but not many. Doesn’t matter where I am in the world - if I see someone with a Bills hat or shirt, it’s like they’re family.
I have no envy at all for the average millennial Patriots fan. You’ve gotta go through some tough times to really appreciate the good ones. They’ll never have that.