Archival Announcement 10
Major Life Changes and Challenges
My Health
1 month ago, on April 24th, I was admitted into the emergency room as I had suffered from ketoacidosis for a week prior and learned that I am a Type 1 diabetic. This means my pancreas no longer works for me and I have to take daily injections of insulin to survive.
It’s definitely manageable, especially in today’s day and age. However, it is still a massive change that requires me to be aware of everything I’m putting in my body. I would be lying if I said it hasn’t taken a toll on my mental health.
Still though, I am extremely blessed with an incredible support network and the timing of it all. I could have died and now that I am aware of my health condition, I am moving towards a healthier and more fulfilled life.
My Work
With my recent diagnosis, it has made working a bit more challenging since I can’t afford to get a Continuous Glucose Monitoring system (CGM). Therefore, I have to constantly prick my finger to see where my levels are at, which can be difficult when working a job that is strict.
So I quit my job and have been learning how to manage my diabetes well while also working at home for my dad and driving for UberEats. It’s not ideal as of right now, but it does grant me enough freedom to learn the best eating habits and come up with a healthy routine.
My Writing
Much of my writing has gone on the shelf due to the circumstances. It is constantly on the back of my mind, but I’m focused on making sure my health is taken care of before I begin carving out time for the anthologies.
My plan is still to release Season 5 as the final season for Arthadian Anthologies, however, the release date will most likely be moved back since I have been out of commission for a month.
I am planning on releasing the Tremir Directives still, but the time to begin their release will need to align with Season 5’s release. Hopefully, I can get it to you before the end of 2024.
Conclusion
In the end, I want to thank all those who are waiting patiently for what is coming. I have a great passion for this New Expanding Universe I’ve built and even more love for those of you who have supported me along the way.
I hope you’ll continue to stick around and consider joining our community over on discord. Would love for you to join us!
Until next time, be safe, stay safe, and if death comes to you…
May you be reborn in power!
I’m so sorry to hear about your diagnosis, but your candor in this post and the way you’re going about dealing with it is pretty darned admirable and quite inspiring. I think the way you wrote about it here could benefit others. Maybe you could create a related blog on Substack or one of the other platforms you’re using to chronicle your journey. The voice you used here would (I think) encourage others to share their own experiences in the comments section and the site might take off like wildfire. But no matter what, I wish you the best of luck and, as you remarked, it’s treatable. I have a history of diabetes in my family (admittedly Type 2) and now that I’m in my 50s the warning signs have started.