PART TWO
I was aware of the level of support from all of you, but I certainly did not anticipate there being comments as recent as this month, the month before, etc. etc. I had no idea anyone out there was still waiting, still caring, still worrying about me. And very much wanting an ending to the story. He read many of the comments to me out loud and I was filled with this overwhelming sense of nostalgia, love, and gratitude. I truly cannot tell you how deeply touched I am, nor can I ever adequately thank you. We had a conversation, and ultimately, he encouraged me to finish the series, if I wanted.
What I want to express the most is that I know it may be difficult to understand how I can possibly sit here and say I’m thankful for all of your support when I pretty much peaced out without a look back. To that, I just hope that you can trust that I was taking care of myself the way I felt was best when I had no idea how to take care of myself. I had a life and adulthood to figure out without my mom, unexpectedly, during my formative becoming-a-grown-up years. I hope that you can trust that my leaving wasn’t something I took lightly, and was something I did because of a primal need to keep moving forward. So truly, from the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for your continued love.
So. I’ve been through quite a bit of hardship, but I have also grown exponentially as a writer, artist, and person. I’m certainly far from perfect, but I am standing on my own two feet and I’m happy. My writing is leaps and bounds better than it was when I was publishing The Final Order. And with the support from my amazing partner, and all of you, who I truly am so grateful for, it is time to finish it.
Beyond that, before I crack my knuckles and get to writing, thank you. I will truly remember the outpouring of love from this community for the rest of my life. Thank you so much for your patience, kindness, and grace. New chapters coming soon.
All my love and more,
Triss