Hey peeps,

I wanted to let you know that I'll be taking a brief pause from writing for the next few days. Life has a way of reminding us when we need to step back, and I've reached one of those moments. While I deeply value sharing my work with you, I've recognized the need to tend to my families mental health and some personal matters that require my full attention.

My wife is having a particularly difficult time right now, and her and my childrens happiness is unspeakably important to me.

Taking care of ourselves isn't just about physical health; it's about acknowledging when we need to create space for mental and emotional wellbeing too.

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During this brief break, I'll be focusing on self-care, spending time with loved ones, and handling some life responsibilities that have been patiently waiting for my attention. I believe this reset will ultimately allow me to return to writing with fresh perspectives and stronger stories to share.

I'm grateful for your understanding and continued support. Your engagement with my work means the world to me, and it's precisely because I want to keep bringing you my best that I'm taking this step. I look forward to reconnecting with you all in a few days, recharged and ready to dive back into creating.

In the meantime, take good care of yourselves. Maybe use this as a gentle reminder to check in with your own needs too. We're all human, and it's okay to take breaks when we need them.

Fucking love you guys.

(Nobody is dead, nobody is hurt, but there's a bad situation regardless)