Disappearing Act, except this isn't an act

I've not been myself lately, and it's reflected in my lack of blogging, my negative tweets, and my recent self portraits on Flickr. I am surprised at how many of you have noticed and have been touched by the personal messages of encouragement or simple inquiries to ask if everything's alright.

For far too long time, I've been saying that everything is alright.

But it's not.

And I can't pretend anymore.

I'm making one of my scariest decisions: I am leaving. I'm going out-of-state, to a place where I can reconnect with myself again, a place where I can begin to put back together the pieces of my shattered life, a place far, far away from where I am now: emotionally and geographically.

I'm making this choice because I believe in myself; I believe in my strength; I believe in my dignity; I believe in Jeannette. I've lost pieces of her over the last few years, and it is now finally time to go find them again. To be strong; to be independent; to be at peace.

I've gained much strength from my blogging community, and I want to thank you. Your support right now will very much be appreciated, even though I will be out of contact for the next couple of months. Eventually I will be back blogging, tweeting, and photographing--- but stronger, happier, and more secure in myself.

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Listening to: Myself
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