When I first created this profile, I joined Wattpad for the sole purpose of reading creative stories and to feel inspired by others' ideas. Since then, years have passed, and I'd like to think that I've grown a lot in terms of my own writing. Although I don't get to read other stories as often as I'd like to these days, I can always look through my profile and feel better knowing that I've created something that I feel proud of. 
I'm still a bookworm with strong values that I try to uphold in my stories, but I suppose I've started to grow up a bit because I no longer feel the overwhelming anxiety to please everyone in every aspect of my life. 
To the people who appreciate what I write and are happy to see me come out with new stuff, thank you. I don't have the time to reach out to other writers the way that I did when I was first starting out, and I'm sorry if I don't read or respond to comments. Odds are, if you've left me something to read, I haven't even seen it. So, if you're one of those followers, I am seriously grateful and pleased that you like my work, I just don't have the time or energy to keep up with everything right now. 
In closing, my message to everyone is this: Don't be too hard on yourself. If you feel stuck or you think what you're doing isn't good, don't get discouraged. Walk away and let yourself breathe, and when you're feeling better try again. There are so many times when I think I'm a failure because I will go days, weeks, even months without writing a word, and it makes me feel so guilty. But the thing is, I need that time off. I need to let myself do nothing sometimes, or else I get so caught up in the stress of trying to meet expectations that I burn out. So, be kind to yourselves, guys. It's okay.
We all need to feel respected and like we matter, so more than anything else, please be good to each other. I don't want to see or hear any mean or discouraging comments. I'd be more than open to hear suggestions, just be nice about it. Okay?