Hello Friends,
I know, It's been a while. Almost a full year actually! I hope you all are doing well. I'm sorry I vanished out of the blue, I haven't even been checking my inbox. I know it's kind of a long shot but I think you guys are owed an explanation.
Where I've been:
To simply put it, I've been struggling. I'm going into my last year of high school and the stress has been piling up and it ended up breaking me down. I went through a phase of severe depression and anxiety. I love you all very dearly I hope you know that- but due to all the stress and anxiety that piled up, I didn't enjoy writing anymore, it felt like a chore and it drained me- and I left all my stories that I worked so hard on to just lay there and collect dust.
What Changed?
Well, the country I'm currently living in doesn't have a lot of resources for mental health, so I was forced to deal with it by myself. After almost 6 months like this, crying every day, hating myself and my body. I decided I wanted to start to try to pick up the pieces. I got better (long story short) and I feel better now. In fact, I just updated the story :).
What now?
Well, I can't say I've fully regained the swagger and passion for writing as I did before my 'break'. But it's coming back, and I'll try to tell you if I'm starting to spiral again. I hope to update more frequently in the future.
Thank you.
Really, I can't thank you all enough. This community and this experience have really helped me through this time. And I love you all so much, you guys have always been there for me, and even now some of you still support me. You guys really deserve the world. My writing wouldn't be the same without you all. I wish I could give you all the world. But I can't, so I hope you'll accept an updated chapter instead.
If you enjoy it, please let me know!
And thank you again for being on this journey with me.
Lots of love,
-ChubbyCatto