Just wanted to say that I have to leave, not sure when I will be back if ever. Maybe a few days, a week, month or never,just not really sure. Just have some things that I have to work through really. I mean so far I have been on every night and managed to comment on as many as I could,only missed the night my father had a stroke. Oddly enough with the things I have delt with in my life, you think I would be able to deal with anything and not show it. I have done it before with things going on that would be considered worse. Then again,the saying is that its the straw that broke the camels back. I mean, I have managed to stay calm and be ok through someone trying to kill me, to being in accidents I shoudlnt have walked away from three times. Yet it comes down to something so small and seemingly not a big deal to finally bring me down. I just wanted to let everyone know,that I wont be commenting on their stuff,or putting anymore of mine up,at least not now. Maybe after a while after I can get past this,or deal with it,then maybe. I have just lost the feeling for taking pics as well,I managed to take a last one today to put up tonight,but that was it. I just cant find the.....I think that of everyone here,that Sheila will understand. I just dont have that feeling right now, not able to do it. I will try to drop by some,and at least try to see some of your works,but wont be able to comment. I find that I just cant come up with words anymore. I found it hard last night to comment,and I usually dont use that many words anyway. So with that, I will go put up my last pic,for now at least. I hope to be able to come back later,but I cant promise it.

William, you take the time you need, many of us have felt this way... our mood/other's moods/surroundings/etc all have an effect on us one way or another & in turn this affects our art/photography... everyone needs some time off from here... even at my lowest I still looked but couldn't comment either... lol, just can't hardly stay away... hope to see you back when you're ready, take good care, we'll miss you :] xo

i'll IM you in a sec, William. tears...i'm so sorry i had no idea that something happened to bring you down and to have made you lose the feeling for taking pics and stuff. You're not made of armour, William. None of us are. You're a human being and you have feelings. You've dealt with a helluva a lot, and believe me I do understand what it's like to keep taking punch after punch after punch after punch. but after awhile you can only take so many punches. and yep, it can be something "seemingly insignificant" that can just push you over the edge...at least for me anyway. Yes, I do understand what you're going through. It used to be that i would do my damnest to not let anyone know i was goin' thru hard times. i used to keep things in and not let my feelings show. that's not easy. eventually i would just like burn out...like a dying ember. and i know what it's like to just get to that point where i don't have words. it happens to me too. sometimes i just don't have it in me. anyway, let me IM you now. whatever you decide, whatever you need to do, well, you have my support. and you always have a friend. huge hugz sheila

A very kind and caring person that William is...I hope you work things out.Sincerely

take special care of your self william.. and understand entirely.. things take time to work through and heal.. been there my friend..((recovered from a breakdown 5yrs ago )) your photography is beautiful and will be missed..as will you... know youre in my thoughts and prayers.. hugs to you.. and know you have friends..:) love Nikki

Wishing you all the best my heart can carry .

It usually builds up and finally the little thing that will break us.... most certainly understand where you are coming from. Give yourself time.... the camera will call you back when you are ready.....

I save some moments of thoughts in my days for you. Hope to see you back. Hugz, Madeleine

When the reservoir is filled above the brim and the dam breaks it costs much time to recuperate, far more than we ever would have anticipated on. I'm terribly sorry for you, William, you are in the situation you described. I've had my own nervous breakdown 13 years ago and it's good to get rid of all those things demanding your time and energy! Take all the time you need (and beyond!) You're in my prayers! Jan-Carel

Man I will be sorry to see you are absent.

I certainly understand, all my sincere best wishes William

Simon
Edited for typos "some things never change!"

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I also wish you all the best! Take care of you and I hope you can successful load your batteries! going to miss you, but understand that sometimes one need an outtime! ;o)))

My best whises for you William... hoping youll be back soon.

Hi William ! take the time you need. its important.you know we will be happy when you are back. so a big * HUGZ * to you,my friend. !!!!!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!!!!

So sad hearing that! I hope things will turn better for you soon and we all will see ya here again! Kindest regards and greets, Ikarius.

I wish you all imaginably good, and hope you find your fortitude again! I will miss you

We look forward to your return! Gentle hugs Dee-Marie

I miss you, dear friend... (not only your comments !) wish you the courage to overcome... Hope you'll come back soon ! :~) mIcHeL

WHAT CAN I SAY...I KNOW HOW U FEEL MY FRIEND..WELL I JUST HOPE EVRY THING GOES WELL 4 U...AND REMABA NEVA GIVE UP...ON SOME THING U LOVE..LIFE WOULD GO ON ..TRUST ME ..U WILL BE FINE WE ALL HERE 4 U ..HUGS AND KISSES rUA