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I'm going to need the month (Patreon)

Published:
2026-05-13 14:49:05
Imported:
2026-11

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Hi, everyone.

When last I checked in, I'd said my break period after Hoard's second arc would be somewhere between two weeks and the month of May; well, you read the title. I actually got started working again a few days ago and it was going well, the next Hoard chapter is in progress.

Then life happened, as it does.

For those not in my Discord server and following events, ( discord.gg/DQgsYm9 if you would like to join), my cat Grace is ill and most likely dying. She's 21 and has advanced kidney disease. Right now she's barely able to move, I have to help her eat and she's only getting fluids because the vet gave me a system for administering them subcutaneously. In the last couple days she rallied a bit, but realistically...this is probably the end. It's a matter of, optimistically, weeks. Most likely days.

I know I don't have to justify this to anyone who's had or lost a pet, but I feel the need to anyway: Grace has been with me for my entire adult life. Losing her is going to be a transition for me. I am...really not okay about any of this. You can't truly know until you're in the moment, but I honestly expect to sort of come apart when it happens.

So, as the title says, I'm taking May off. It's actually fortuitous to have this happen during a time when I'd already decided to be on break; I can make it my full-time job to keep her as comfortable as possible, which is what I've been doing.

Depending on when things happen and how I cope, Hoard may not be immediately back when I return, which I will still try to do in early June. And for all the folks about to yell at me to take time for something like this: I am a writer, and writing is how I process things. I have a new story in the works right now which is, fundamentally, about grief. Even if I can't get myself into a Hoard frame of mind right away, I will try to have material for you.

Thanks everybody for being understanding, and for the support that has already been offered. And sorry for dumping this into your day. I just felt it was important to be transparent about what I have going on, as always. I will do my best not to make my problems anyone else's problems; the stories will continue to flow to the best of my ability.

See you soon. Go hug your pets.

Comments

Eldritchscreamin

Had to put down my 19 yo cat a few months back, I hope that the rest of her journey is gentle and in the future you and those who love her look back on the good memories more than the loss

Laurent Jerry

I had my cat for 19 years and she died 2 years ago. I am still expecting to see her in my everyday routines and about cry when i tell people about her. Hang in there.

Dominic Corbin

It's been about a year since I lost my cat. He came to a point rather suddenly where his quality of life was bad, and I had to make the choice to euthanize. I'd had him for 15 years. I spent a stupid amount of money to do it at home with a mobile vet, and knowing everything now I'd choose the same. He left the world at home surrounded by his people, and that was the best I could do for him. I'm crying again now, because I couldn't do anything better for him. I don't usually allow myself to feel it, but I understand. Be with you cat, and process as you need to. We're here when you're ready to return.

Ford-Thomas Frank Loveland

Making it to 21 is a good sign that you took good care of her. I lost my cat last year and can empathize. Take all the time you need and take good care of your kitten

Unwillingmainer

Fuck, I know how that fucking feels man. Lost a dog I had for a long time a couple years ago and have another one on the way out right now. Take all the fucking time you need.

Zaeron

I'm so sorry. I lost my cat Maya in December and it was - like you - the first time in my adult life I lost a pet. The first time I lost a pet who had been "mine" their entire life. I cannot describe to you how bad December was for me. Appreciate the rally. Enjoy every minute you can have with Grace. At the end we did a couple weeks of steroids for Maya and she felt pretty normal for a bit and they were some of the most joyful and beautiful weeks of my life and I'm very thankful for that time. Take lots of pictures. And take care of yourself.

Pyro Hawk

Don't worry about taking your time with her, all we wish is that you enjoy your time and memories with her as you can.

Narf

That's one old kitty, well taken care of. Take all the time you need to care for her, and to grieve should it come to that. Give her all the cuddles, make her comfortable, make sure you have photos (and backups of them, too). We'll be there when you're back.

Sean Benoit

I've lost 3 family dogs over the years so I feel for you; it's always a rough time. Take all the time you need to give Grace as much love as you can and to process things once she's gone.