Hey Charms āØ,
First and foremost, Iām truly sorry for being inactive these past few months.
I know disappearing without a word wasnāt right, and I sincerely apologize . The truth is, I went through something deeper than a simple creative blockāit 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 2025āI stepped away from my corporate job and chose to become a full-time housewife.
It wasnāt easy. In fact, it was one of the hardest things Iāve 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 moreāmentally and physically.
I want to make it clear that this decision was mine, and Iāve always had my husbandās full support. Weāve always supported each other, no questions asked, and Iām 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 Iām slowly finding my way back, I donāt want to make promises I might not keep. Instead, Iām making a commitment to myselfāto finish a book before publishing it.
Thatās also the reason why Iāve 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 itās complete.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. I hope youāre still here with me.
With love,
Maree Ann Poppy ā¤ļø
