Hey MD,<br/><br/>First and foremost, I am really sorry to hear that you are struggling. Not just with keeping up and writing posts in general, but with your mental health. Please take all of the time that you need and not a second less to truly take care of yourself. If you can't take care of you by yourself, then please find a support system or other people to lean on. It is so important that you take the time out that you need, whenever you need it and as often as you need it, to get yourself into a better place. And maybe that place isn't much better at first, but any and every little improvement you notice are worth celebrating.<br/><br/>Secondly, I have learned from personal experience that writing is meant to be challenging sometimes, but overall, it isn't meant to feel like homework or a chore. Being active in a group game isn't supposed to make you feel like you're racing to keep up with the others. That leads to anxiety and stress for some people - myself included - and even though I think we all have those moments where a particular group or game or story makes us feel certain feelings, ultimately, writing as a hobby should be more enjoyable than not. If you're finding yourself not enjoying it more than you do enjoy it, then something is wrong.<br/><br/>Whenever I get to that point in a game, I know it's time to have a conversation with the GM and/or my writing partner(s). Typically, you'll find that other writers understand what you're dealing with and would rather you end a game that no longer makes you happy than try to push yourself to stay for whatever reason. I appreciate that you are being so thoughtful in considering Capone and the rest of us in the game, but we want what is best for every individual player. I don't want people to feel forced to deal with remaining in a game when it isn't actually what they want to do.<br/><br/>So, please don't think that you're offending me or upsetting the game. It will be fine, we will make do. In the meantime, my advice is to put yourself and your mental well-being first. Even if that means you need to drop the games/stories that cause you to feel negative and focus on positive things instead. I want that for you and I truly wish you all of the best. I'll PM you regarding details about what to do with Cleo.<br/><br/>Thank you for expressing this to us all.<br/><br/>Take care.