But I do know that I while I don't (and doubt that I ever will) call myself part of Star Trek fandom, Star Trek is as integral to me/who I am as breathing is.

Wow. That's incredibly sweet, and I'm slightly envious. Why must my relationship with television be so hostile? The only things that make up part of my soul are, like, certain books for kids.

Star Trek just is.

"Star Trek is" needs to be on an icon. *nods firmly*