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I've not really been around these parts much lately, I've been going through a bit of a tough time and as a result have lost all my interest in magic.

To those of you who I chat with regularly outside of TM I know I've been acting very strangely and some of you have received quite sour replies to perfectly innocent comments. I'd like to say sorry to all of you and to all those who have messaged me or emailed me and have had no reply. And a huge, huge sorry to all those who have enquired about or placed an order for my book and haven't had any response.

To those above I'd like to offer some sort of explaination, partly because you deserve it and partly because I feel that posting it on this board will help me move forward.

I wont go into all the details but at the end of November I went through a very traumatic time and this along with a car crash in December, these things coupled with exhaustion caused me to have a sort of mini emotional breakdown. I lost interest in just about everything and my life seemed to fall down around me. Thankfully I'm starting to feel more positive now so hopefully I can start thinking about putting things back together again. Magic's going to have to continue to take a backseat while I concentrate on more important things but hopefully if I can carry on having more of the good days and less of the bad days, I'll be back to myself soon.

Everyone that I owe books to, I'll get these in the post to you by the weekend and I'm really sorry about the delays.

I hope that goes some way to explain why I've been the way I have been lately.

I'd also like to say a huge thanks to the few people who have obviously realised that something's wrong and have been sending me little, positive messages. And a really huge thanks to one person in particular who's been are really massive, massive help. You know who you are and thank you.

Really sorry to hear of your situation Becky, yes I've noticed you've been quiet and wondered if you were away on vacation or something like that. May I wish you every success in getting things back on course, take your time to get fully well and sorted, magic and TM will still be here when you're ready for them.

Cheers,

Sorry to hear about your troubles. All the best.

Brian

You look after yourself, Becky and hopefully we'll see you back up and running again soon.

I hope everything gets back to "normal" or at least a level of normality that you are used to, soon.

Take it easy Becky, and I hope that everything works itself out soon for you!

We'll catch you on the boards soon!

Sending lots of pink and fluffy thoughts. And from me, that actually counts for something.

It sounds like things are already beginning to improve for you, so I hope 2010 will be a good year.

becky, been with you in spirit and will continue to keep you in my thoughts.

Hi Becky

Hang in there and things will get better for you. Sending you very positive wishes.

Dave

Wow, and after all the success with your release. Hang in there and pm or facebook me any time...

Best wishes

Dr Todd

Becky,

Just read your post and wanted to wish you all the very best for a full recovery. A couple of years ago I had a horrible personal experience which took me to the lowest of all low points. I felt awful and couldn't see a way out. But with the support of those around me, and in my case some fairly intensive help from a psychologist I came out the other side.

I'm not saying you should follow the same path - you will know better than anyone what you need to get you through it, but just don't be afraid to ask for help from those close to you - they wil be delighted to help. And never ever think that it wont get better. Cos it will.

Just remember lots of people here who smile when they read your posts are thinking of you.

Take care,

Richard

All the best Lomster. We weirdos will still be here once you're back on track. Take your time. No rush.

Keep smiling old girl.

Alternatively buy a set of magnificent whiskers like mine, that way no one will notice when your stiff upper lip wobbles.

All the very brightest blessings are heading your way. Hope to see you around here again when things get better.

I thought things were getting a little unruly around here. No wonder, we were missing your pinky and fluffy calming influence. Hope you're back on form and feeling chippper again really soon, we've missed you.