A Note of Gratitude

To everyone who has stood by me — offered a kind word, encouragement, or even just quiet support — thank you, from the bottom of my heart.

The past little while has been incredibly difficult for me. There have been days where simply getting up, showing up, or continuing on felt impossible. I’ve been carrying more than I ever thought I could, both emotionally and physically, and I won’t pretend it hasn’t taken a toll.

But what’s helped me keep going — what’s helped me hold on to the thread of myself — has been the people around me. Some of you may not even realize the impact you’ve had. A message. A check-in. A comment of support. A moment of understanding. These things have mattered more than you know.

I still have a deep love for writing, creating, and sharing that part of me with the world. It’s not something I want to give up, and I won’t. But right now, I’m in a space where I need to take care of myself. I’m not in the right frame of mind or health to give all of me to anything. I’m healing. I’m trying. And I need a little time to find solid ground again.

That doesn’t mean I’m gone. It just means I’m learning how to be gentler with myself — and I hope those of you who’ve been here with me so far will understand that.

I promise I’ll keep writing. I’ll keep showing up when I can. And when I do, it will be with a heart full of gratitude — for your patience, for your kindness, and for believing in me even when I struggled to believe in myself.

Thank you for everything. Truly.

With love,

Kelly Abande