lydthepurdygirl

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lydthepurdygirl

Hi guys,
          I know it's been a minute and some of you may not still be on this page anymore, but would anyone be interested in me writing again? I've been considering it, but I'm not sure. Any input is appreciated.

MMFANGIRL1

@lydthepurdygirl Me!
            And if ur taking requests, I have some ideas.
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Starelf555

@lydthepurdygirl Absolutely! I've always enjoyed your work, so I'd definitely be cool with seeing something new.
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lydthepurdygirl

Hey guys, I have a sad announcement coming. 
          After almost six years of Wattpad, I have decided to quit writing. All books are now completed. Everything will stay up for you to read as much as you'd like, but I will not be writing anymore. Thank you to everyone that has stuck by me on this journey. I just don't have the passion to write anymore, and I haven't for quite a while. If you would like to continue to keep up with me, you can follow my Instagram, @lydia.terpstra. 
          Again, thank you for sticking with me for all of this time. I wish all of your books continued success!
          
          Much love. Forever and always.

lydthepurdygirl

@Starelf555 thank you so much for the support! I just have so many other things in life and other passions I'd like to put more time into.
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Starelf555

@lydthepurdygirl  Oh, that's too bad, I've really enjoyed your stuff! But I guess if you're not feeling it anymore, you have to move on to something that does interest you. I still have your imagines and "Bulletproof" in my reading lists, so if you ever decide that you want to get back into writing, I'll definitely be interested to see what you come up with.
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lydthepurdygirl

I really don't feel right over what happened to Ashley yesterday. Things are going in a very negative direction, and I find it a bit frustrating that nobody else has been able to recognize the patterns with everything that's been happening.

Starelf555

@lydthepurdygirl  Me too! I wonder if this is a solo thing, or if he's starting his own band? Either way, it sounds like we'll be getting some great new tunes in the (hopefully)not-too-distant future.
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lydthepurdygirl

@Starelf555 I heard it! I'm so glad he's back to singing! I'm very excited to see what this project holds.
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Starelf555

@lydthepurdygirl Well, I guess we were both incorrect. Ash just announced new music in the works, and posted a sample on his Instagram and Twitter feeds. It's just a snip, but it sounds really good!
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lydthepurdygirl

I don't really know where I stand as far as writing goes. As you probably know, Ashley Purdy left Black Veil Brides. 
          I'm gonna say this: I have seen it coming for a little over a year now. All has not been what it seemed for a while now. I am very happy for Ashley to be stepping away at this time. However, as I've been watching everything unfold, I know his life is immensely changing right now. That being said, I don't know if I want to continue writing about him. I love him so much, but I just don't feel right. 
          Sorry it has taken me so long to get something out here as far as having something to say about his departure. I figured y'all have been waiting. 
          I'll keep you guys updated.

lydthepurdygirl

My thoughts go out to Ashley Purdy and I hope that he continues to heal and focus on himself.
          
          See his Twitter for more details, it's not my story to tell. 
          
          It's very admirable for him to be so open about such a tough situation. I remember being in that place myself. Things do get better, and nothing is really forever. Brings back a lot of memories and reminds me of my true purpose in life: helping others. 
          
          I know I'm not really on a platform to reach him or be able to offer any sort of help, but I see the best way to help him from a fan's standpoint is to just give him space and encourage him to continue seeking professional help whenever he may need it or want it.
          
          That is all. 

Starelf555

@lydthepurdygirl  Absolutely agree 5000%! I sent him a support message on Twitter, which is about all I can do, and in the most recent chapter of my rantbook, I made a note at the end referring anyone who was interested to his message. I'm really impressed by the sheer guts it must have taken to be so open about this in a public forum, and I have nothing but respect for his decision to seek the help he needed. I just hope things continue to go well for him, and that he'll be able to get back to being his usual fun-loving, positive self one day.
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lydthepurdygirl

Hey, plans have changed. I didn't write a new imagine or anything, and as of right now, I don't feel up to it. The passion isn't there like it should be. Maybe it's because my interests are changing. Maybe it's because I have a lot going on in life right now. Hard to say. 
          
          This is most certainly not goodbye. I'm still here, just not writing. The holidays (pretty much October through January) is a very hard time for me every year. I just want to take some time off. I figured it isn't fair of me to write when I don't feel passionate about it, nor about the person I'm writing about. I write honestly and I don't think it would be honest right now. Occasional updates may still happen.
          
          Much love.