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Emotional Fandom: How Changes in Big Franchises Affect Fan Mental Health

tthewomen

2026-02-03

10 min read

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How franchise shifts — like Star Wars' 2026 leadership change — affect fan mental health and identity, with compassionate, practical coping strategies.

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