Closed for business
In some ways I never thought this day would come, but I’ve been feeling the need for a while now: I’m closing this blog. Not necessarily forever – because I don’t want to be one of those bloggers that makes some grand exit statement and flounces off, only to reappear back at the same URL a few months later – but for the near future, at least. Who knows, I might end up back here at some point, writing about any number of things. Or this might become another internet artifact.
I don’t have a grand exit statement, other than this blog has run its course and is no longer good for me. I’ve written here for over seven years, and now it’s time to pack up and start over. You might say that’s just a psychological thing, and yes, I’m sure it is; but I need the feeling of a fresh start.
I’m tired of feeling the breath on my neck from readers ready to latch onto any word and twist it based on their own bizarre motivations. I’m exhausted from trying to explain myself and anticipate attacks. The imperative to self-censor has become too great a feeling, and as much as I’ve tried to soldier on, I’ve realized I can’t, and it would be foolish to continue trying.
I’m not going to be ultra secretive about my new location, and if you try hard enough (it’s not even all that hard), you’ll be able to find it. I’m not keeping it a secret, I’m just not publicizing it. If you do find and choose to lurk in my new space, there can be no misunderstanding as to its purpose. It is mine to do with as I choose, and its use is at my sole discretion.
In its time, this blog has been good to me and led me to some really great things. With any luck, the new blog will do the same.
See y’all later.
I understand.
Here’s to finding yourself again!
I know you’ll be up to something compelling. Best of luck!
Best of luck, Amber.
Best of luck to you! I’ll miss this blog.
Good luck.
Amber, even though I don’t comment often, I read everything you write (one of the very few blogs I do read religiously). I certainly udnerstand the need for a break, though. I’ll be right here if/when you decide to start writing again. <3
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Well, I hate this like the very devil–but I can relate. I also expected it, actually. (It’s taken me all this time to comment!)
I am self-censoring more than I used to; I know how stressful that can be.
But I love your links, your connections to the Atlanta community, etc. :(
I just hate it that you’re quitting…
:(
(((love yas)))
Take care of yourself.
I just found your blog, and now I’m hoping to bump into you at Blogher and be let in on the secret of your new one. I know this…this need to censor, this frustration. Hope I get to read more from you.