Hey Charms ✨,
First and foremost, I’m truly sorry for being inactive these past few months.
I know disappearing without a word wasn’t right, and I sincerely apologize . The truth is, I went through something deeper than a simple creative block—it was a life crisis. I lost my sense of self while trying to juggle everything at once: working graveyard shifts, being a housewife, and continuing to write. I ended up feeling scattered and overwhelmed.
To pull myself out of that space, my husband and I made a big decision back in December 2025—I stepped away from my corporate job and chose to become a full-time housewife.
It wasn’t easy. In fact, it was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. I was someone who thrived on structure and control, and leaving that part of my life made me feel incomplete for a while. But deep down, I knew staying would have cost me even more—mentally and physically.
I want to make it clear that this decision was mine, and I’ve always had my husband’s full support. We’ve always supported each other, no questions asked, and I’m incredibly grateful for that.
When I hit my breaking point last December trying to balance work, writing, and home life, I burned out completely.
Now that I’m slowly finding my way back, I don’t want to make promises I might not keep. Instead, I’m making a commitment to myself—to finish a book before publishing it.
That’s also the reason why I’ve decided to unpublish The Chained Rose for now. I want to give it the ending it deserves, and I will only bring it back once it’s complete.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. I hope you’re still here with me.
With love,
Maree Ann Poppy ❤️
