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Chapter 148

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After the last lecture ended, I felt my phone buzz in my pocket. I pulled it out to see a text from Raphael. It was short and blunt, ordering me to get to the office immediately.

I stared at his name on the screen for a second, my heart doing that annoying little skip. I didn't reply
Janedoewritings

Guys, the problem isn’t the comments. I’ve had my share of mean, hateful comments, and this is nothing new to me. What I’m going through now is something deeper. I’m dealing with a rough phase in my life, and it has affected my mental health so badly that I can barely function, let alone write. My doctor has advised me to keep pushing through this, even when it feels impossible. I’m sorry if you can see the impact in my writing, if it feels less exciting or not up to the standard I always try to maintain. I’m struggling with intense brain fog, and even the smallest negative thing is hitting me harder than it should. I’ve faced anxiety and depression before, but this time it feels worse. Your comments on the previous chapter are the reason I’m trying to keep going.

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I’m loving every word! Keep going
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I just can’t believe that a great person like yourself with your imagination and knowledge allows some mean comments affect you. When there are hundreds of good comments and praises for your books. We all know what we signed for. We all read the disclaimers. We love your writing.
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Are you okay now JD?
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