Nordic_Norwegian

Hallo everyone, it has been an incredibly long time since I was last active on Wattpad, three years to be exact. A lot has happened in that time, and a lot of things have changed, about me, who I am, and everything.  However, my love for writing has never waned, and I will forever cherish this beautiful creative medium for as long as I live. 
          	
          	There are some people on this platform who I made life-long bonds with whom I think of constantly all the time, but my circumstances prevented me from speaking to them. I feel ashamed for not reading any messages for so many years, as some friends constantly sent me messages saying kind things. My anxiety gnaws away at me, and I feel too scared to open the inboxes after so many years, with the hundreds and hundreds of messages begging to be read.
          	
          	I don't think I can ever forgive myself for doing that... and even now, the notification numbers make me scared... but I want to return. 
          	
          	In the last two years, I've been seeing a therapist. It was one of the most difficult things I've ever had to do, but I've been getting better since seeing her. My anxiety and depression are still here,  but not as bad as before in college.
          	
          	After a lot of planning and difficulty, I have now moved out from my family household, and am currently an undergrad student studying Journalism. This was a very hard move, as my family were incredibly persistent on me studying Law, of which I had little interest in. I was somewhat disowned after this, but I've never felt more free. I am currently very poor and barely managing by, as I've become self-sufficient, but I am elated in being able to make my own choices for the first time. I am saving up on a trip back to Norway, which I've dreamed to do for nearly ten years.
          	
          	In regards to some of my works currently on my profile, some of them are five years old at this point, and my writing has changed a lot. They will need to undergo immense rewrites or a complete remake.
          	
          	I will make a full return in June 2020.

minteraysolo

@Nordic_Norwegian  I only started reading your books like 1 month ago, but I immediately fell in love with your writing style, so when I saw you weren't active, I was kind of disappointed, because I would have loved to chat with you : I would have a new friend, and improve my writing and my English skills. I was also pretty concerned, because even if I didn't know you, you sounded like a nice and sensitive person. I'm truly happy to know that you feel a little better now. So welcome back, and live freely!
          	  I'm looking forward to your new books!
          	  Sarah, from France
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FRasuli27

@Nordic_Norwegian Of course I forgive you. You’re going through one tough thing after another. 
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Nordic_Norwegian

@FRasuli27 I can't wait to catch up too! After all these years, I've really missed talking to you the most and hearing from you. I am so sorry for being silent for so long, can you forgive me for that?
          	  
          	  I will be away for a little longer, but will come back very soon. I look forward to chit chatting and writing again like we used to :)
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Nordic_Norwegian

Hallo everyone, it has been an incredibly long time since I was last active on Wattpad, three years to be exact. A lot has happened in that time, and a lot of things have changed, about me, who I am, and everything.  However, my love for writing has never waned, and I will forever cherish this beautiful creative medium for as long as I live. 
          
          There are some people on this platform who I made life-long bonds with whom I think of constantly all the time, but my circumstances prevented me from speaking to them. I feel ashamed for not reading any messages for so many years, as some friends constantly sent me messages saying kind things. My anxiety gnaws away at me, and I feel too scared to open the inboxes after so many years, with the hundreds and hundreds of messages begging to be read.
          
          I don't think I can ever forgive myself for doing that... and even now, the notification numbers make me scared... but I want to return. 
          
          In the last two years, I've been seeing a therapist. It was one of the most difficult things I've ever had to do, but I've been getting better since seeing her. My anxiety and depression are still here,  but not as bad as before in college.
          
          After a lot of planning and difficulty, I have now moved out from my family household, and am currently an undergrad student studying Journalism. This was a very hard move, as my family were incredibly persistent on me studying Law, of which I had little interest in. I was somewhat disowned after this, but I've never felt more free. I am currently very poor and barely managing by, as I've become self-sufficient, but I am elated in being able to make my own choices for the first time. I am saving up on a trip back to Norway, which I've dreamed to do for nearly ten years.
          
          In regards to some of my works currently on my profile, some of them are five years old at this point, and my writing has changed a lot. They will need to undergo immense rewrites or a complete remake.
          
          I will make a full return in June 2020.

minteraysolo

@Nordic_Norwegian  I only started reading your books like 1 month ago, but I immediately fell in love with your writing style, so when I saw you weren't active, I was kind of disappointed, because I would have loved to chat with you : I would have a new friend, and improve my writing and my English skills. I was also pretty concerned, because even if I didn't know you, you sounded like a nice and sensitive person. I'm truly happy to know that you feel a little better now. So welcome back, and live freely!
            I'm looking forward to your new books!
            Sarah, from France
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FRasuli27

@Nordic_Norwegian Of course I forgive you. You’re going through one tough thing after another. 
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Nordic_Norwegian

@FRasuli27 I can't wait to catch up too! After all these years, I've really missed talking to you the most and hearing from you. I am so sorry for being silent for so long, can you forgive me for that?
            
            I will be away for a little longer, but will come back very soon. I look forward to chit chatting and writing again like we used to :)
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Nordic_Norwegian

When I wrote my last post, I didn’t even think for a moment I’d get a reply. I thought all my old friends had disappeared, given it’s been a year and people do tend to leave… but to log in today, and see not just my old friends replying, but also new people, I’m in tears.
          
          All of you, wonderful, wonderful people… I cherish each and every one of you individuals with every fibre of my being. Other than Tomas and his parents, and perhaps a handful of others... I don’t think anyone has been this kind and patient with me, so understanding. 
          
          Frasuli, Wreficules, Lemony-Squares, Ace, Mikoyo, I will treasure your words. They give me hope, motivation and strength to carry on- something that had died within me a long while ago.
          
          All the people who’ve read my stories… I never thought Unwanted would reach the numbers it has. I’m still quite shocked.
          
          I want to get back to all of you leave, a reply that goes over thousands and thousands of words to reflect my gratitude, but my fingers still tremble as I type this and fear has me hold back. Despite the warmth, I’m still afraid… 
          
          I’ve always been afraid, always scared… but recent events has made me skittish and chilled. The ever-present workload from college also has my hands tied… so many things are stopping me from returning the love to those who care.
          
          A second time round, I promise I’ll return, and I will come with stories to tell and replies to all people dear.
          
          Shall I come back smiling? Well, I’m laughing at the thought now, quietly and bitter. I am very weary and… sad. I don’t know if the sadness will stay, or if I will wake up one morning to find it has gone. 
          
          So that’s one promise I can’t make, so I shan’t.
          
          I wish everyone has had a lovely festive holiday… and that things continue going well for them. I myself… need to take care of things gone awry. 
          
          So now, definitely, and for awhile, farewell. 
          
          -Felix

Mikoyo25

@Nordic_Norwegian 
            I'm glad that our words meant so much to you. I know school is stressful, please take your time and be safe. We'll be here for you if and when you need someone to chat to.
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FRasuli27

Felix, I hope you will become happier in the near future, and I hope you will be comfortable and no longer afraid of what you fear at the current time. 
            A levels are probably very stressful and, as contradicting as it sounds, please try not to stress too much. 
            I hope you don’t try to solve everything by yourself, even if it seems like the only option. If you need any support, me and everyone else will always be here!
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Nordic_Norwegian

Hallo...
          
          I am very sorry for disappearing for an entire year, I am sorry for not updating my stories, and I'm sorry most of all to not replying to any messages from friends, especially when they needed me...
          
          I have had a very eventful year, and college has not been kind to me. I'm trying to fix things ... and I will be coming back. 
          
          I can't- I can't get back to everything at once. There's some messages I want to spend time replying to in great depth, because a simple "sorry I haven't replied" is not satisfactory at all. There's so many things I want to say...
          
          The stories, they will be updated. I haven't abandoned them, as ludicrous as it sounds. 
          
          2017 has just been a very stressful year for me... very little sleep, always pouring over textbooks... I haven't been well. I'm trying to focus more on my studies as things haven't been good for them. All I can say is I'm so terrified for my future- more than ever.
          
          I'll come back, and I will get back to everyone. That's my New Year's resolution. 
          
          Not this month, but in a few months time. I promise, I really do. It pains me not to write, not to talk to people I care about.
          
          I'm truly sorry.

lemony_squares

Agh my notifications aren’t working for some reason and I haven’t been on in a week so I didn’t see this for two whole days! 
            
            Oh no, but please don’t apologize! Felix, what you’re doing with your life is entirely up to you, so if you needed a hiatus, however long it might have taken, then we all understand. College is so difficult, so difficult, especially when you’re trying to do as much as you’re doing. 
            
            It’s so nice to see that you’re coming back though! Nicest of all is seeing that you’re back to do what you love! It took me three years to figure out that college is unbearable if I couldn’t find a balance between work and doing something I love, but I’m so glad you’re starting to figure it out earlier than I did. 
            
            Dear Felix, I’m so sorry you’ve had such a stressful year. The path to adulthood is indeed a terrifying one, but I know you’ll be that much stronger at the end of it. I know you’re scared for the future, but you have to remember to care for present Felix too. You have friends here that are always willing to wait for and listen to you. Trust me when I say that it’s so important for your mental health to have a support system to fall back on, and going without one is not a good idea. 
            
            We’re here for you Felix!
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Writer_Refresh

@Nordic_Norwegian 
            
            Felix, first of all. I am glad to hear from you. 
            
            Second of all, don't apologise, as it's understandable that you've been through a stressful period of time. Things like this happen, and it's difficult to prioritise commitments. 
            
            Third of all, the future is insanely terrifying. Everyone's scared because it's the one thing no human can predict. What happens will happen, and we will continue with the flow. If college isn't being great, then work hard and make it great again. And if it wasn't great to begin with, push a little harder till the end of the year and get the grades you need. Make peace with it, and then pack up your bag and head off to the next stage. 
            
            Fourth of all, I've missed you a lot, to incomprehensible degrees. It's just not the same without a writing buddy, y'know? But take your time- you don't need to rush yourself. College isn't kind, you're right, and you're currently in the most unkindest part of it. Get yourself relaxed and keep calm; know there are still many people here who care about your existence and love having you as a dear friend.
            
            Fifth of all, take this virtual hug and I hope you've had a wonderful Christmas, New Years and birthday since 2016. 
            
            This egotistical-weasel will always wait patiently for your return, even if it takes ten years to happen.
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Mikoyo25

@Nordic_Norwegian
            It's fine, work at your own pace. I hope things get better and you have a better 2018. I'm not very good with any interaction, even behind a screen (my heart is literally racing just typing this), but I'm here to say, take as much time as you need cause I know that stuff is more important. I wish you the best of luck with your studies. 
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Writer_Refresh

I have no idea what happened to make you leave for so long, but I seriously miss you.
          
          I've got so many cool ideas I wish I could share with you, and you never got round to sharing that draft from "Unwanted" for me to beta. 
          
          It was really fun sharing excerpts and giving each other tips, the jokes were sehr lustig, and things were really great. 
          
          Writing buddy, whatever it is, take your time. But promise to come back, bitte?

Nordic_Norwegian

It was my birthday a couple days ago, on the thirteenth. How do I feel about being seventeen now? Very little. Birthdays were never much significance to me, just another passing year of my life.
          
          I do usually spend my birthdays reflecting the past year, however, much like people do on New Years. In this case, it' s my own personal new year.
          
          On my birthdays, I do not celebrate anything. If staying up late watching my favourite movies secretly on my laptop, making a nice lunch for myself and using my savings to buy something I've wanted all year counts... I guess it does?
          
          In a personal way. I see my birthdays as something personal, not to be shared with anyone. It's a time for me keep to myself more than ever. I do not know why, but maybe it's because of the lack of input from my family members during the time.
          
          I find myself missing people a lot during this time, and just thinking about things a lot in general.

AnathemaAddict

@Nordic_Norwegian Happy super belated birthday!
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Nordic_Norwegian

I am so sorry for all those who have been patiently waiting for my stories to be updates, but now that I am in college doing A-Levels, I find I scarcely have any time to do anything. It was actually incredibly difficult to even find time to write this.
          
          I know it's been practically a year since some of my stories have been updated. I am sorry, I can't express how sorry I am and how pathetic I feel about my helpless situation. I just don't know what to do, nor how to cope with all this. It's exceedingly overwhelming and taxing.
          
          Again, I'm sorry,  I just need a few years to sort my future out. I may be back shorter than expected, but I'm really being shoved around with all the work I have.
          
          -Felix

lemony_squares

You are more than welcome, my friend! Just knowing that my message made you feel better warms my heart as well. 
            
            But again, you don't have to feel sorry! I know you are very busy, and I'm perfectly okay with you replying whenever you have time, even if it takes a while.
            
            I am very happy to hear that you will try to take care of yourself. As always, if you ever need to talk, I am here. :)
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Nordic_Norwegian

@lemony_squares Thank you so dearly for writing this, @lemony_squares , it really was heart-warming to read and made my day ^^
            
            I'm sorry I haven't replied, but alas, once again college has had me in a bind. I feel really bad when that happens, but it makes me happy, knowing there's nice people like you out there somewhere :)
            
            I will take heed to your advice, and try to apply it during the day. Thank you so very much, Lemony. This was very lovely and kind of you.
            
            -Felix
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lemony_squares

Oh my goodness, no, Felix, please don't be sorry! College gets really crazy, especially if you're in advanced classes. I'm in my second year in college and just barely starting my higher level courses so I can't even imagine how tough it is for you doing A-level stuff in your first(?) year. 
            
            College is so much different that's high school and there's really no way to prepare for how much it takes out of you. You are not pathetic for feeling helpless or overwhelmed. I felt the same way when I started out, and it does get better. It takes time to adjust, but once you have adjusted I have no doubts that you'll start feeling better about things. You're a very smart person and I have every confidence that you'll do well.
            
            Even though you're up to your eyes in work, make sure to take care of yourself, okay? Eat properly, stay hydrated, rest when you need to, go outside and get some air and stretch. Take a break occasionally. It doesn't have to be long, five minutes will do. Let your brain think about something beside work. Stay healthy. 
            
            If you ever need to talk I'm here for you Felix.
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