Message…. (UPDATED)

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Hey everyone. I just wanted to say something important. Please take a moment to read this all the way through if you can. It means a lot to me. Lately, I’ve been really struggling mentally. More than usual. And it’s been building up for a while now. I don’t usually talk about it publicly like this, but I’ve reached a point where I feel like I can’t just keep pretending everything’s okay anymore. I wanted to be honest with you all, because so many of you are people I care about and who’ve supported me, whether you realize it or not. Some days feel impossible. I wake up and instantly feel tired — not just physically, but emotionally. Like there’s a weight on me that I can’t shake off. Even when nothing "bad" is happening, my mind feels heavy and restless, like I’m carrying emotions I don’t have names for. And it’s exhausting. Sometimes I overthink everything, or I feel numb, or I just zone out and lose hours to thoughts that go nowhere. It’s hard to focus. It’s hard to stay motivated. And sometimes, it’s even hard to enjoy the things I used to love — including being here on Scratch. I know this might come out of nowhere for some of you. I’m usually trying to be kind, upbeat, or creative when I post or comment here, but behind the scenes it’s been rough. And I’ve been pushing myself to act like I’m okay when I’m not, just to keep up appearances. But I’m tired. Really tired. So I need to slow down. I might not be active on Scratch as much for a little while. I might take longer to reply to messages or stop posting as frequently. I just really need to take care of my mental health, even if that means stepping back from things that I love temporarily. Please don’t think I’m ignoring you, or that I’ve disappeared. I’m still here — just trying to take some space to breathe, to figure things out, and to find my way through this without falling apart. If you’ve noticed me being quiet lately, or not acting like my usual self, this is why. And I’m not sharing this for attention or sympathy. I’m sharing it because I believe in being real with the people around me, especially when things are hard. I also want others who are struggling to know they’re not alone — even if it feels like it sometimes. We all go through hard stuff, and it’s okay to admit it. It doesn’t make you weak. To those who have always been kind to me here — thank you. Seriously. Your support, even through a single kind word or comment, has helped more than you know. Please keep being that light for others, too. It matters. I’m going to do my best to heal, to take small steps forward, and to be patient with myself. I hope you can be patient with me too. If I don’t respond, it’s not personal. I just might be dealing with things that are hard to put into words in the moment. Thanks for reading this. I appreciate you more than I can say. And if you’re going through something too, please know I see you. I believe in you. And it’s okay to take your time, too. Take care of yourselves. I’m trying to do the same. With love, — (Raven) And just a warning I might still be liking some things and I do have some at’s to finish so I’ll be posting those stuff