I'm not dead yet.
Added 2023-09-18 23:53:29 +0000 UTCAs some of you may be aware, I am taking care of my elderly mother as she slides slowly into Alzheimers.
I am not a natural caregiver, and this takes a lot out of me.
I took a short vacation to see my loved ones in Florida, which involved driving for two days to get down there, and two days to get back. The five days I spent in Florida were amazing, full of friends and fun. I was able to write six chapters while I was there.
Sadly, when I came back to Michigan and reshouldered my burden, I fell into a deep depression. I've been sleeping fourteen hours a day, constantly exhausted.
When I've tried to write, I've hated everything that I've written. I've written the first thousand words of the next chapter a dozen times.
Sadly, I don't have a support structure up here. My friends have reached out, but there's only so much you can do remotely.
This week, I forced myself to go the gym, and to ride my motorcycles, as these are things that make me happy.
As I don't have a chapter to post, clearly I'm still struggling.
I'm sorry for going radio silent, I can only hope that none of you ever have to go through this.
I've paused my patreon and am googling up how to issue refunds for the past month.
Best,
Jahx
Comments
How's it going, Jahx? Are you taking care of yourself?
Christopher Royce
2023-11-21 19:07:43 +0000 UTCNo refund needed โค๏ธ take care of yourself please!!!
Anna Butler
2023-09-25 13:57:34 +0000 UTCMoney can't buy family. Keep it. No refund needed from me. Take care of yourself or you can't take care of family.
Morton
2023-09-22 00:46:57 +0000 UTCNo refund necessary. Did this with my grandfather so I sympathize. You are in my thoughts.
Beowulf
2023-09-21 23:25:24 +0000 UTCWent through something similar with my mother. It's tough. You're a good guy, hang in there. Make use of what support you can, medicare/medicaid will cover for some caregiver hours from a home health agency every week. I don't want a refund. Take care of yourself, keep working out, going for motorcycle rides, and ensuring that you're getting through this as best as possible. While I'm naturally looking forward to the next chapter whenever it comes, I'm just glad that you spoke up and now I don't need to worry that you're in a hospital or something. Thanks for the update.
NameGame
2023-09-19 15:55:49 +0000 UTCJahx you've always been upfront about your situation, take care of yourself no refund, make sure to keep your health up.
Milton Skipper
2023-09-19 14:31:23 +0000 UTC
