Guess who. I want to take a moment to genuinely apologize for my behavior over the past few months. I know I’ve lashed out, been rash, and made things tense in this space that’s supposed to be a haven for creativity and escape. I haven’t been easy to deal with, and I won’t pretend otherwise. The truth is, life on my end has been exhausting ever since January: mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. It’s been one thing after another, and I’ve let that weight bleed into how I interact with others here. Whether people view me as egotistical, selfish, or just difficult, I understand that. That’s your perspective, and you have every right to feel the way you do. I also understand that Wattpad is a place people turn to in order to get away from the chaos of the world. And right now, the world outside is heavy. The state of things, this country, this planet, feels uncertain, and it’s been hard for me to reconcile that with harboring resentment or engaging in drama over story updates or writing discourse. I’m not writing this expecting forgiveness, and I don’t expect things to go back to how they were. I think that disconnect showed in how I’ve handled things here. Getting constant questions about updates while juggling my own mental state became overwhelming, and instead of communicating that better, I reacted poorly. That said, I am sorry. Truly. You don’t have to accept that, but I needed to say it. There are bigger things going on in the world right now than the tension that’s existed between us. I hope we all find some peace, some clarity, and space to keep creating.