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// Story: My Little Pony: The Brothers of Discord 
// by mr.myxsiple 
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To my readers,

I have been writing fanfiction for the past 5 years. There were many ups and just as many downs, but I stayed firm and kept writing knowing that I had found something I am finally good at. But now, there is something I must confess.

Writing has become an addiction to me; every time life would get me down and made me feel like useless heap of crap who's incapable of doing anything right, I would write and write and take in your reviews and comments. The negative feedback and lack of popularity destroys me, but the positive ones make all my worries vanish in a second much like a drug. I have little friends outside of writing because I'd rather write and forget my problems than socialize. This world of fantasy had grown into an unhealthy obsession for me to the point where I prefer it over reality.

The reality is that I have serious self-esteem issues and use writing to block it out. Ash, a character in my story, is the embodiment of those issues (now he sounds like some crappy self-insert). Like him, I think poorly of myself and even believe I can't change for the better anymore. The only difference is that I have writing to take my problems away.

As much as writing had helped me, it has contributed to my self-esteem issues and made them even worse. I hate to say this, but I must retire from writing for a while. I've had a good run, 5 years in fact, and I think it's time for a break.

I will now spend my time trying to fix myself and put my life back on track. I'm not sure how long this would take, but it's for my own good. I know moderation seems like a better solution, but writing had just destroyed me too much.

I'm sorry for doing this to those who love my works, but I'm more sorry that I used your reviews and kind words to blot out my real problems. I'm sorry for not learning from your feedback and for allowing a simple hobby to turn into an obsession.

I have decided to take a break at this chapter because it shows what I must do, believe in myself more. I am an imperfect person, and it's time I accepted that instead of running away from it.

I am not giving up on this story, but I won't blame you if you do. After all, I have no idea when I'll be able to continue it or even re-write it. I'll be gone, but I promise that when I return, I'll be a better person.

I'm sorry again for all this. Wish me luck.

Thank you all for everything.