hi everyone. i don't usually post update bots since i typically just use my discord server, but since most people aren't in it, i decided to post here.

a little bit ago, a very close friend of mine passed away suddenly.

i don't want to share details for both his privacy and mine, but needless to say it was very shocking and heartbreaking. he was an incredible person with so much left to do, so many things he was looking forward to, dreams he wanted to achieve, and that has all been taken from him.

to say the least, i'm not doing the best mentally.

this year has just sucked for me in my personal life. on top of going no contact with my family and being kicked out of my home, i have been fighting a very long battle for custody of my youngest sibling. losing a friend who has been there to support me through all of it, who listened as i sat on the phone drunk and crying, who always reminded me that things will work out in the end, has been a loss that is hard for me to cope with and comprehend.

i'm going to be taking a hiatus from writing. i'm really sorry to all of you who i know this will disappoint. but between going to court, working full time, and trying to manage my mental health, i feel like i can barely keep my head above water.

this isn't a post asking for sympathy or pity, i really don't want that. i just want to explain where i've been and what's happening.

i will be back as soon as i can, and i will try to write when i do have the energy. i hope you all can forgive me, your kind words and support do mean the world to me.

remember to love the people in your life well, tell them how much they mean to you, because you never know what may happen.

thank you all again,

elio