Finding Her Joy

A/N 5

Howdy my gentle (only sometimes aggressive) readers,

This has been such a great story to write. You have all been amazing the whole time. I've met so many nice people and made new friends along the way. I'm so appreciative for all of you.

When I started doing this, I didn't think anyone would read it. It was more for my own therapy than anything else. I had this burst of writing motivation after watching Charlotte's videos for a while, and I just had to start getting all of the energy out.

This whole journey was chaotic and messy for our beloved Amelia May Roberts, but in the end, at its core, this whole story was about her finding her joy. I feel confident in saying that she's accomplished that.

Just as I have, Mia went through hell and back to get everything she's ever wanted and needed out of her own life. She found a way to regain control over herself and her choices. She no longer let other people, evil/mean people, overpower her.

Once she stopped letting other people choose her fate, she was able to set herself free. She worked through her issues. She gained friends. She found love and was gifted a family she didn't really know she needed.

It is hard to realize when you're in a rut. It creeps up on you, and you don't realize how bad it is until you've already hit bottom.

That was my problem. I'd gotten so used to the same routine, same conversations, same stuff of TV. I was bored of myself, but too sad to do anything about it.

Once I started writing this, it was like I was starting to breathe again. It gave me something to look forward to every day. I've gained so much from this experience, and if I'm honest, it still doesn't even feel real sometimes.

In a way, it was Mia finding her joy, and also me finally finding mine. Mia has helped me to become more honest. I've learned to let people in. I don't let others try to ruin my life and judge my choices anymore.

I was even lucky enough to find someone that I am 1,000% sure I will marry. I've never loved anyone as much as I love her. We never would've have met if I hadn't started this story a few months ago.

Most of all, none of this would've been possible if I hadn't found The Nursery Nurse again. Charlotte is amazing and one of the best people I've found on the internet. I am forever grateful to her as well as all of you.

Thank you for sticking with me this whole time. Even through all of the twists, turns, cliffhangers, and threats to my kneecaps. It was all in good fun.

Don't worry. This story may be over, but our emotional distress is not finished. The final chapter ending leads into something new.

Something... spooky...

Be on the lookout for our next tale: Porcelain Shadows: A Dolls Guide To Murder.

I promise you have no idea what's coming next. Good luck.

See you all in the next one! And as always...

Happy reading! Enjoy!

-Corin Angel