Finding My Way Back: A Heartfelt Note to My FBL Followers

                     

Sometimes the chapters we don’t share are the ones that shape us most.

Dear FBL Followers,

I want to extend my deepest apologies for my prolonged absence from the blog. Life has a way of presenting challenges that require our full attention, and over the past few years, I’ve faced several that necessitated stepping back from my writing.

As many of you know, my mother battled Alzheimer’s disease. My husband took on the role of her primary caregiver while I continued my corporate job at a financial institution. Balancing the demands of work, caregiving, and maintaining our relationship was incredibly taxing. The onset of COVID-19 further complicated matters, altering our daily routines and adding layers of stress.

In early 2021, I faced the unexpected loss of my job due to a change in management, marking my first period of unemployment in decades. That same year, our two beloved fur babies passed away unexpectedly, leaving our family heartbroken. The culmination of these events, coupled with my mother’s declining health and her peaceful passing in August 2023, left me emotionally drained and in need of a health break.

Throughout this time, I continued to find solace in romance novels, even if I lacked the energy to share my thoughts with you. Reading became a refuge, a way to momentarily escape and find comfort.

Now, as I navigate this new chapter, I’m finding a better rhythm and have begun posting reviews again. Writing and connecting with you all has been a source of healing. Your support and understanding mean the world to me.

Thank you for your patience and for being part of this journey with me.

With gratitude,

Kat