Forever And A Day || Completed

~a token for you~

Dear Readers,

Hi. Most of you know that I am not really fond of putting up notes in my stories, and remove it right after the purpose is served, but this time, this is an exception.

Exception because in the air of the recent events, I could not 'not' write to you people.

Honestly, I am floored and thrilled today, to see that not one, many of you saw to it that I was informed about this plagiarism by a certain account, because she was following me. Your care means a lot to me, and without you, I would have never known that this palpable threat was there, just under my nose. I did what I could, and I am really thankful to all my readers who thought about me and informed me at the right time.

A big big hug! Virtual for now!

Also, one of us, lost her life, by hanging herself. I don't know what to say but I would like to share something with you people about it.

When I started writing, I thought it was just a hobby. Later I realized, it wasn't a hobby, it was my outlet into surviving. I am just 22, but believe me when I say, age has nothing to do with the tortures life can put you through. And honestly, when it comes to talking about my issues, I never do that. I can't make myself say one thing to people who I know love me, forget others. For me, the easiest way out is talking to a stranger.

I started talking to strangers through you all. Yes, every Story I write, every character has some of me in them. It's my personal experiences that shape my characters, and your won't believe, my family and immediate friends haven't read any of my works. They know I write, but I have never shown any of the stories to even my mom or my sister. Maximum, a few friends from my coaching times, here and there, who don't know me enough to realize what I am writing is not exactly fiction.

From Nandini of ' there for ecah other' to Manik of 'a star Crossed love', the characters sketches are real. They are what I have been through, or have seen people going through.

Why all of a sudden am I writing this?

Because, my 3.28k big family and even those who are reading this but don't follow me, am I not a stranger to you too?

You know nothing except my name, and some of you, my profession. A very few are added on Instagram and Twitter to see through my personal life, but there isn't much out there to see there either.

I am writing all these because maybe, you can talk to a stranger too. Talk to me if it's getting too much to bear. I promise I will listen, and not judge. I promise to be the patient, listening ear to everything you are going through.. just reach out.

Wattapd, Instagram, twitter, Facebook- whatever you are comfortable at!

Or else, find an outlet like I did. Do anything but Don't give up.

Like Niti Taylor said, you need an escape from the pain, momentarily, you need not give up on life. The world is beautiful because you are a part of it.

I hope I made some sense, to you. Just know I am here. I always have been. And we know nothing about each other to be judged or demeaned about. It's just sharing our deepest fears and coming up strong.

Someone, somewhere loves us.

I love all of you, honestly.

Stay safe, stay happy!

~Srishti!