i loved reading your blog post! i dont think it's self-pitying at all, in fact (without going too far into politics rn) it put some stuff into perspective for me, someone who has been living in america for as long as she can remember. but, you're happy--that's the important bit :D
woah your shrine is so cute. i wont lie because i was sick i forgot to post for the 2nd because i have quite a few bakuras i haven't posted on my site but i suppose since i'm on, i should do that lol. (also if you're in the US and you're looking to purchase bakura stuff, i got my 1/7th here for a decent price: https://www.baitme.com/kotobukiya-artfx-j-yu-gi-oh-yami-bakura-statue-teal-ktpp538tel)
also wait i forgot to add the nendo is on sale rn on the gsc site but like keep in mind GSC kinda scummy https://www.goodsmileus.com/product/nendoroid-yami-bakura-7542