A Heartfelt Pause (For Now)
Hello everyone,
I’m writing this with a heart full of gratitude and a mix of emotions. I need to share something I’ve been sitting with for a while.
My writing journey began with so much excitement back in 2017/18. Discovering Wattpad felt like finding my home. What started as a love for reading blossomed into creating my own stories, and the most incredible part was finding all of you—amazing readers who became genuine friends. Your support meant the absolute world to me.
Over time, however, that initial flame began to dim. It started with a stubborn writer's block that I struggled to overcome, followed by waves of self-doubt and an overwhelming inferiority complex. I stepped back, and my accounts have been dormant for so long that I've lost touch with the wonderful community we built.
I’ve come to realize that the passionate drive I had seven years ago has quieted. And I’ve learned that it’s okay for passions to change and evolve. Forcing it isn't the answer.
So, this is me formally pressing pause. This isn't a decision made lightly, but it's a necessary one for my well-being. I need to step away until I can find my way back to myself and, hopefully, rediscover that pure love for writing I once had.
This isn't a forever goodbye, but a "see you later." I truly hope that one day, whether it's in months or years, I will return to writing full of that same joy and passion. And I dare to hope that when that day comes, you might welcome me back with open arms.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Thank you for every read, every vote, every comment, and every moment of support. You made that chapter of my life unforgettable.
With so much love and gratitude,
Fatima Mohammed Usman (formerly known as pherteemerh_)
