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Reached My Limit: A Necessary Break

Lucky Paradox (NSFW 18+)
A downloadable LuckyParadoX for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android

Hello everyone...

I suffered a mental breakdown and feel very depressed. My productivity went way down. I never thought I would get burned out, but it happened, and I think it has been for the last three months. I had numerous bad experiences, both personal and professional. I've had to deal with a lot of personal problems along the way, but I haven't stopped working for a moment. In this niche, the key is to produce consistent content that is fun. I haven't had time for myself, to seek professional help, and now I feel I need it more than ever.

I feel like I need to stop, at least for a week. I need to clear my head and regain the strength to keep going. I have been in a brutal routine for years, even working weekends. Even when my mother died last year, I barely allowed myself two days off.

I have lost all motivation, and it could be dangerous to continue like this. When one hits such an emotional low point, dark thoughts recur. I know some of you have had similar experiences, and I know that a post like this could hurt support on Patreon, which, in the end, helps me survive and pay for development costs. I don't blame you guys, most of you are here to receive a product. But I need a break, I really do, I'm sorry, I need to regain strength and my motivation, because otherwise I won't be able to give you the quality content you deserve.

Sorry to disappoint you. I wish I didn't have to do a post like this; I want to get on with the development as soon as possible to bring you the continuation of Charlotte's story, (which was the winner of the last community vote), but now I simply feel overtaken.

Stawer

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