I'm leaving Discord (Patreon)

I'd like to share an important decision with you.

I've made the decision to leave Discord.

This isn't an impulsive decision, nor one made in anger. It's a decision based on safety and mental health. I've experienced hacking twice, which started on this platform. The first time, I managed to escape without major consequences. The second time, unfortunately, the consequences were serious – I lost my primary email address and three secondary email addresses.

It was incredibly stressful for me. It's no longer just about the accounts themselves or the technical losses. It's about the sense of security that has been breached. Today, instead of being associated with community and conversations, this app evokes anxiety. Every notification, every login attempt, every message evokes tension.

I would love to stay. I really would. Discord was a part of my online life and a place to connect with you. But right now, my sense of security has to be more important than being on a single platform.

I need peace. I need to regain control of my accounts and emotions. I need a place that won't cause me anxiety.

If I return, it will only be when I feel safe again. For now, I need to take a step back.

Thank you to everyone who understands and supports me. 💞