[Life Update] (Patreon)

You might be wondering where I've been, so I wanted to give you a little update on what's been going on. I just want to keep you informed. This isn't meant to be an excuse in any way.

The first thing I want to share is that I moved out back in April. It was my first time moving, and I'm still adjusting to my new place. To be honest, I often catch myself wishing I could go back "home" because everything still feels unfamiliar and a bit uncomfortable. I'm doing my best to make this place feel cozier, but on top of that I've suddenly found myself dealing with a lot of responsibilities that I wasn't completely prepared for.

Which brings me to the next thing.

I got a puppy.

I spent a couple of months preparing for him, but it turned out that none of that preparation really prepared me for what it would actually be like. I've had him for about a month now, and throughout this whole time I've been dealing with some pretty intense puppy blues. A lot of different thoughts have been going through my head, but I know this is just a phase that I need to get through, just like adjusting to my new home. Right now, though, it's been really difficult.

As you can probably imagine, the stress and being in a constant state of alert because I have to keep an eye on the puppy all the time have had a big impact on my ability to work. I'm slowly but steadily getting back on track.

I'd also be lying if I said that all of this hasn't made my depression worse. Thankfully, lately I've been getting better at accepting it and learning how to live with it.

It's been hard, but I'm not giving up. I'm incredibly grateful for all of your support. Thank you so much for your patience and for sticking with me. It truly means a lot.

if you've ever gone through something similar, I'd love to hear about your experience in the comments!