This official mea culpa is long overdue. Coming as a shock to nobody, I haven't been at my best. Let's be honest; I'm little more than my worst.

The standard "the world is exploding and I'm working two jobs" disclaimer applies, but I have to add a sucky amendment: long COVID. Since I got sick in April, everything's been off. The "brain fog" is more like "brain fog in the mountains, at night, driving 60mph and hoping you don't hit a deer." It's like writer's block but applied to everything.

I'm looking at a medical leave of absence from my grad program right now, and that has demoralized me in the worst of ways. Failing at Charming sucks about as bad. All this bitching to say that I am trying. I lurk and pray that maybe I can stay focused for a post or at least signal that I'm looking at a screen full of draft posts because, well, that's what my brain does.

I'm committed to keeping my four characters alive and relevant. I dearly hope that, someday, I will be able to bring new and old ones to life, but that is not the case right now. If I owe you a post, I am working on it. If I owe you a starter, please let me know because if it isn't written down, it isn't happening.

I am truly sorry for the suckfest that is my participation, and I miss you all. Don't give up on me just yet; I'm still kicking.

Amy

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Darling, I know it is a sentiment shared by many that we value your health and wellness over literally everything. That being said, I'm happy to have you around with any amount of characters you feel you can handle for the moment. <3 RPing is a hobby meant to be enjoyed so do what you must to keep it that way for yourself even if it means sticking to a set amount of characters.

  

Oh Sweets, I'm sorry things are compounding into Suckville, it's a crappy place to be, and I'm sorry that you are feeling unwell. I hope everything starts to even out and know that Charming will always be here when you get back <3 let me know if there's any way I can help, even if it's just a skype check in every once in a while.

Sending good vibes!

  

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Oh Amy, I wish I should just bundle you up in hugs. If there is anything I can do just let me know. Charming is here when you are ready, don't push yourself too hard on that front. Sending you lots of love!

  

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Thank you Bee <3 Your magic has made Sisse bloom

Amy I'm so sorry to hear about your grad program, I can only imagine how disappointing that must be for you :/ Trust that we miss you dearly, but like Kit said, real life comes first and we absolutely do not blame you for taking the time you need and occasionally popping in to check in <3

Also hope that you're doing alright with long COVID, though I can hear it can be really tiresome, so please take all the time you need to take care of yourself. It's okay if all you've done for the past few months is survive. We'll be here, like the others said <333 We love you!!

  

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Miss you, sunshine! I knew life had kicked you in the balls, but didn't realize how bad <3

You know where I am literally any time!

  

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Aw Amy hope you're doing better. We never got around to writing together but if you ever want anything easy/low-pressure we can make it happen (Hermia & Ida same schoolyear and now ladies at Flint, for one). We'll be here, take care of yourself <3

  

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stefanie made this beautiful set <3