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Update

Oh. My. God.

You guys I had no idea the story I wrote at fourteen would get this much support and love, thank you so much, all of you.

I want to thank all of you for reading my story. When I first decided to publish it, I was terrified. My words felt too raw, too vulnerable. I never imagined they would resonate with so many people.

Your comments have meant the world to me. Some made me laugh until my stomach hurt, some brought tears to my eyes, and others filled me with pride in my art. Knowing that my story has touched you, in whatever small way, gives me strength and reminds me why I write.

A lot has happened since I published this story.

I relapsed, falling back inside the black hole that SH is, but I eventually found my way out and I've been clean since then. It's been nearly three years. I've fallen in love, the kind that teaches you what genuine affection feels like. I've broken up and broken down. But I've gotten back up, time and time again. I've matured, I've grown, and though my English still falters at times, I continue to learn and improve. I've traveled, discovered new places, and in doing so, I've discovered parts of myself I didn't know existed.

But mostly, I kept writing. I kept letting my thoughts bleed out on paper and watching them unravel under the tip of my pen.

To anyone reading this who feels like they're in a dark place, I want you to know that you're not alone. We all need help sometimes, and there's no shame in admitting that. Hiding the truth only makes it fester, turning our own minds into enemies. It isolates us, eats us from the inside, devouring each and every one of our passions and sources of joy, eventually leaving us alone in the dark, wondering what went wrong.

But here's the thing: you don't have to stay there. You can climb out of that numbness. You can ask for help. You deserve it. The younger version of you, the one who had hopes and dreams, deserves it. The future you, the one who will achieve so much and find peace, needs it. They're waiting for you on the other side of that wall, the one that feels so insurmountable right now.

Don't let the darkness win. Don't let it steal your light. You have dreams, and if you've lost sight of them, it's okay. Make new ones. We, as humans, are driven by our need to discover, to learn, and to grow. It's that curiosity, that desire for more, that makes us who we are.

So, don't give up. Please, don't give up.

When you feel lost, when the world feels too heavy, know that you are stronger than you think. You've already survived your hardest days, and you have the power to create better ones. The journey isn't easy, but it's yours to shape, and every step you take is a victory, no matter how small.

Thank you for being here with me, for sharing in this story. I hope that in some way, my words have helped you feel seen, understood, and less alone.

Keep going. Keep dreaming. And most importantly, keep writing your chapters, no matter how messy or complicated they may seem. You have so much left to discover, so much left to give. The world needs your light, your voice, your story.

I love each and every one of you with all my heart. Thank you, from the bottom of my soul, for passing by and brushing through my story. Your support means more to me than you'll ever know.

With immense love and gratitude,

Skully