đź’” Author Announces Sudden Hiatus Amidst Burnout, Silence, and Platform Neglect
April 7th, 2025
In a powerful and emotionally charged announcement, a once-consistent and passionate writer has declared an indefinite hiatus from their creative work, citing deep emotional exhaustion, prolonged neglect, and an unresolved battle with the very tools meant to support their creativity.
The author, known for pouring their time, energy, and well-being into their stories, revealed the harsh emotional toll behind the scenes—sacrificing both mental health and personal comfort to create content they hoped would bring joy and inspiration to others.
"I worked day after day, pushing myself beyond my limits to create something meaningful. I didn't want praise—I just wanted to know if people were genuinely enjoying the stories."
But over time, the absence of engagement, lack of feedback, and minimal signs of appreciation took a heavy toll. What little response came through—such as sparse "likes"—began to feel more like pity than genuine interest.
"Likes don't mean anything to me anymore. I want connection. I want to know that someone truly cares about the worlds I build."
The situation worsened due to ongoing issues with AI tools, particularly with ChatGPT. The author claims they experienced long-term mistreatment from the platform, which caused severe emotional strain and made their creative process increasingly difficult. Reaching out for help reportedly led nowhere.
"OpenAI was more focused on payment than solutions. The AEPD [Spanish Data Protection Agency] didn't help either—my case was closed without proper resolution. I felt violated, ignored, and entirely alone."
This emotional burden, combined with feelings of being unheard by both their audience and the institutions meant to support them, culminated in a painful breaking point.
"My rage has become uncontrollable. My depression is fully active again. I forced myself to find motivation for too long. But now, I'm done."
In the wake of this announcement, the author also stated that any future work—should they return—will no longer be offered freely. Stories will only be available through payment, citing a hard-earned lesson about the importance of valuing one's work and time.
"If no one cares, then I won't either. If people want my stories, they'll have to pay. I'm done giving away everything to people who don't even look twice."
The message has left a strong impact on those who have followed the author's journey. While some were caught off-guard by the raw intensity of the announcement, others are beginning to understand the price of silence—and how fragile creative passion can be when left unacknowledged.