Hello, everyone. A lot of you have been nothing but kind and supportive to me for the time that Sacrifice has been around. Because I appreciate what you've done for me, I think you all have the right to be alerted that I am going to take a break from writing any more chapters for Sacrifice. This is not because I am suffering from writer's block; in fact, I know exactly how the story is going to end and what is going to happen next. The reason is that I have received several concerned reviews, and one that I found to be very hurtful. I am a firm believer in constructive criticism, but now I feel as though I am being judged, not my work. It's just a damn story, one that has pushed me out of my own comfort zone. Some people just aren't handling it well.
I do not intent to be dramatic about this. Writers need to develop a tough skin, to accept the good and the bad, and that you cannot please everyone. That being said, there are many complications in my life at the moment, and struggling with added negativity against my writing is not helping my situation. My writing is the one method I have to express myself freely, to lay all of my emotions on paper for everyone to see. Writing is my escape. Today, it felt like I was slapped in the face by a complete stranger.
So it is with regret that I say I do not know when Sacrifice will be updated again. It is in my best interest to take a break and focus on my illness and other hardships staring me in the face. I wish you all the very best in the New Year. To all the other readers and writers out there, don't stop what you're doing!
Thank you to all of you who have supported me! Hugs to all.
Cheers, and happy reading.
R.