Hold On To You

by Just Another Wise Girl

They were too different. Complete opposites really. But Will still had hope. Hope that someday, he'd have enough courage to finally speak to the gorgeous punk boy. He just didn't know that day would come in the form of the boys locker room and a dozen half naked males. OR Will might have a slight (major) crush on a broody Italian boy. AU. Solangelo. Will centric. High T Rating.

10. Author's Note: To the Readers

My Dearest Readers,

I know I've left you all in the dark about when I'll be updating Hold On To You as well as posting new stories in general and that isn't fair to you. I'm finally in a place where I can talk to you all about what's been going on and why I haven't been updating very much if at all in the past year or so.

I've been diagnosed with major depression and anxiety. It began when I was around 17, but didn't really hit hard until November of last year. I stopped going to class, started lying to my parents and friends, and just overall, hated myself. I felt as if I was melting into the ground and it was difficult for me to even leave my bed let alone my house.

Nothing brought me joy anymore. The things that I used to love to do like sports, reading, and writing, meant nothing to me. I was constantly surrounded in a dark, looming cloud and I had no idea how to make myself feel better. So, I just ended up doing nothing and wasted my days away.

It wasn't until my parents stepped in that I began to change. I'm blessed to have such an incredible family that care for me and were able to find me professional help. I'm still not at my best, but I'm not at my worst either. I'm slowly, but surely, feeling alive again with the help of the people around me.

I don't want to give you all a sob story because that wasn't my intention. I just want you all to know what was going on and why I haven't been on the site. I used to love writing for you guys and I want to start doing that again. You all give me so much support and love and I can't imagine leaving this site for good anytime soon.

As of today, the next chapter for HOTY is 614 words in. I promise you that I will start writing at least a little every day because you guys have brought me so much joy over the years that I can't bear the thought of leaving you all hanging like I have.

And to those of you who are suffering through depression and/or anxiety like I am, I want you to know that it gets better. I know that it sounds cliché, but it's the truth. I know it's scary to ask for help and to express how you're feeling, but do your best to dig deep and find the courage to try because you are worth it. No matter what anyone, including yourself, thinks just remember that you are worth it. You're special. You're beautiful. And you deserve happiness.

If you made it through all that writing then thank you for reading and for being so patient with me. I truly have the greatest fans a girl could ask for.

With Love,

Felicity

P.S. I want to thank GiddyGirl4Books for leaving me that PM and for giving me the courage to speak out and continue with writing. You're a superstar!