An Update That's Shorter Than The Amount of Sleep I've Gotten

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Me again, I know I disappeared.  Been working through a lot lately, not to mention working full time.

Anyways.  This blog will probably never be what it once was, or what I once envisioned it as.  I've changed too much, and I don't feel at home in this little community like I used to.  You all are wonderful, caring people, we just disagree on a lot of things.  Plus, I'd like to use my real name for things, but I don't remember how to change things on this blog.   Oops.

That said, maybe I'll start another blog.  But that one is for me.  A journal, of sorts, to get things out and anonymously on the internet.  I would volunteer a link, but also things like that get heavy, and that's an unfair burden to ask somewhat known strangers to take on.

So take care, y'all. If you'd like to stay in touch, let me know, and we can figure out a way. 

Best wishes and all my love,
Bree Ryden

Comments

  1. Kara LynnMarch 16, 2020 at 10:33 AM

    Aww girl I will miss you. If you want to ever chat let me know. My email and info is on my blog. 💛💛

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  2. Katrina MichelleMarch 17, 2020 at 1:23 PM

    I definitely understand change and growth and how that can affect hobbies we once enjoyed. You'll be missed, but God bless you in all you've been up to recently! <3

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  3. Josiah DyckMay 23, 2020 at 3:51 PM

    Hey, Bree. It's been a long time. Didn't realize you've been struggling lately. I'd like to reconnect, if you'd like to as well. Let me know if that's something you're open to.

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