Readers, (Trigger warning: mention of family loss), thank you to all of you who have faithfully read my works on here. I know I've been gone for a long time, and I do apologize. I got behind during the holiday season, and then the start of the new year has been rough. I lost a close family member, another had to have major life-saving surgery within a week of getting home from the funeral, and then another close family member has been diagnosed with something semi-serious. With all of that happening, it's been a lot physically, emotionally, and mentally to deal with. I know I don't have to explain myself, but I just want to give a reason why there haven't been updates for months. I'm not sure how much longer it will be. I'd like to get my feet on the ground and take a breath before thinking about updates. I appreciate everyone, and I do plan on picking writing up again. I just need a minute to breathe.