Note Regarding the Late July Essay (Patreon)

Hey everyone.

I know I did not get last month’s essay done in time! I feel terrible about it! It is literally 1000 words from being done!

But Bastian is incredibly sick, and his daycare shut down due to Covid exposure which may or may not be what he has—he’s negative on tests but I’ve never seen him so ill. I think, hopefully, maybe, he’s turned the corner tonight as he’s eating and drinking again, but it’s been grueling.

So this and the no childcare (and other trauma I don’t want to burden anyone with) is why I’ve been struggling so much and why I couldn’t quite get it in at the buzzer…or the next two days. Something about being covered in fluids and anxiety is not so conducive…plus I’m not allowed to have a laptop in my lap, only a Bastian. He’s very clear on that point.

If he has turned the corner then it’ll be up tomorrow! If not a day or two more. I’m very sorry, I know several folks have left and that’s totally fair, I’m just trying to balance everything in the world right now and also not lose my mind with worry over my kid.

I am a small broken toaster of a person at the moment. I will get better.

I appreciate your patience, I have so many cool things to post that are halfway written because this summer has hit me like a freight train. Its so frustrating but I really hope this is the caboose. Thank you for not leaving and understanding, hopefully you’ll be seeing a fat essay from me tomorrow morning—and a happy kiddo who can keep food down.

Again, I’m so sorry. I will work harder.

All my love and that for always,

Cat