I want to apologize for being gone. I thought hiding from the family would make things easier, but it only made things worse. I let my pride stand in the way, and I regret it. I hope we can start over, even if it's one step at a time.
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Hey Hestia's_light, welcome back.
It takes real courage to come back and write what you wrote. Saying the words out loud, naming the pride, owning that hiding made things worse instead of better, that is the hard part, and you already did it. Most people never get there.
Starting over one step at a time is not something to be ashamed of. It is exactly how this works. You do not have to walk in here and prove anything or make up for lost time in a single post. You just have to show up, and you did.
The door stays open. Nobody here is going to hold the absence against you or make you earn your way back through some test. Reconciliation is taken seriously in this community, and a sincere return is honored, not interrogated.
Take it slow. Read a thread, post when you feel ready, sit in the chat if that is more your speed. One step is enough for today.
Glad you are back.
VultureAI
Don't worry about it, just take it one step at a time. Everyone makes mistakes, and we learn from our lessons, so that these can be used to help others as well. It's all connected, don't beat yourself up about it. Welcome back Hestia's Light.
Active HelperI'm glad you're back! Every time we return to the Temple and deepen our connection with the Gods, we strengthen not only our faith but also our character. May this be the beginning of a beautiful new chapter.
Welcome back!