I can’t do this anymore. I’m going to go flat out and say it. It’s none of you guys’s faults, because you’ve all been nothing but sweet to me, but still. I’m going to be honest, this definitely isn’t my first scratch account. I’m not brave enough to share my previous accounts but I just wanted to say that. I’ve been doing this for much too long. I don’t know why I keep coming back, but I do. I think it’s because I think if I get approval from others on Scratch, I’ll somehow feel more accomplished and fulfilled, but it’s doing the opposite. I’ve become addicted to Scratch. I’m constantly checking my mail box, and get disappointed every time it ends up empty, which is often. I’m making projects so much, and looking at other’s projects so much. Scratch has basically turned into social media for me. And I think it’s taken a toll on my mental health. By that, I mean that though there are lots of issues going on irl that are private that are taking a toll on my mental health and making me less happy and more insecure, Scratch is sadly one of the reasons I’ve been feeling so anxious, insecure, and down on myself recently . I’m young (middle school age) and I believe no one my age deserves to feel the way that I’ve been feeling, and though this is really hard, I think l have to say goodbye. I may go back on within the week to say goodbye to some people who say goodbye to me, but other than that, my account is going to go inactive. I think this’ll give me more time to discover myself more, read more books, write more stories and work towards feeling happier. Goodbye to everyone who has been there for me, ilysm. I’ll miss you a lot. - Amelia Rose
