Life Update
This will be my final year with #FoodandLit
#RiseUpReads will be pared down next year
And all are welcome to use the #LitsyCrafters tag for anything creative
I will tag the groups below to be aware of these changes for the remainder of the year and into 2026
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Catsandbooks @LaughterHp @melismatic @julsmarshall @skygoddess1 @Bookwormjillk @lil1inblue @Jadams89 @puddlejumper @Liz_M @mrsV @thebookhippie 21h
Catsandbooks @lapreader @willaful @cuilin @eggbeater @peanutnine @singout @mhillis @light_of_aether @alldebooks @kspenmoll @librarybelle 21h
Catsandbooks @mimi28 @ElizaMarie @AbigailJaneBlog @DebinHawaii @Kristy_K @IriDas @CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian @jari-chan @caterina @cbee @inkedbookworm13 21h
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Catsandbooks @Sblbooks @AmyK1 @SamAnne @Bookwormjillk @TheKidUpstairs @BookNAround @Tdrosebud @Thegreensofa @PatriciaU @AbigailJaneBlog @Itchyfeetreader @LeeRHarry @Daisey @Crazeedi @Simona @Chrissyreadit @amiable 21h
Catsandbooks @megabooks @vonnie862 @StolenBookmobile @liseworks @kwmg40 @reading_rainbow @TEArificbooks @Q84 @catebutler @dilara @teresereading @roary47 @maggie4483 @soscha @karisa @ElizaMarie @tineke 21h
Catsandbooks @Jerdencon @LitStephanie @Bcncookbookclub @Bnp @ChasingOm @Thebookhippie @mcctrish @JenLovesJT47 @texaschaitea @Bookworm54 @Jess861 @Kelly_the_bookish_sidekick @AnneCecilie @kspenmoll 21h
Catsandbooks @Outandabout @Liz_M @DHill @BarbaraBB @DebinHawaii @pageturner1 @sapphire @bookbelle84 @libby1 @lunakay @blackink_whitepaper @yourfavouritemixtape @MaGoose @cortg 21h
Catsandbooks @catlass007 @Texreader @booksblanketsandahotbeverage @vlwelser @BookwormAHN @psalva @Thebookhippie @kitta @MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm @crowCAH @mcctrish @lindy @kwmg40 @hissingpotatoes 21h
Catsandbooks @allylu @julesG @OriginalCyn620 @liseworks @Kenyazero @meshell1313 @peanutnine @Chrissyreadit @charityann @SusanLee @julieclair @kelli7990 @Lauredhel @cupcake12 @hooked_on_books @rachelsbrittain 21h
Catsandbooks @bookandbedandtea @Larkken @slategreyskies @susanita @Bcncookbookclub @PaperbackPirate @melissajayne @TheEllieMo @anncrystal @samanne @lil1inblue @Deblovestoread @jessclark78 @Bookish_Thoughts @peaKnit 21h
Catsandbooks I apologize if you were tagged multiple times, you were just in multiple of my group tag lists 21h
Hooked_on_books Your mental and physical health are the most important thing, and doing the right things for yourself to maintain those is vital. I feel your pain of our current moment and hope you find some good ways to buoy yourself through. 🩵 21h
rachelsbrittain Take care of yourself! These are incredibly difficult times 💜 21h
LeeRHarry It‘s important to take care of yourself, particularly during these times, so I‘m glad you are going to be doing that. 💕 21h
willaful I hear you. ❤ 21h
Itchyfeetreader Look after yourself. My participation of Litsy ebbs and flows with life but I have enjoyed knowing I can come back. 21h
Soscha We may not know you or anyone else here personally but believe we 🫶 you & each other. 21h
SusanLee Take care of yourself ya 🫰🏻 21h
JenlovesJT47 ♥️♥️♥️ 20h
Dilara I am so sorry that life, including the state of the world, is difficult right now. And I definitely understand wanting to take a step back. I hope you feel better soon! 🌞 20h
AnnCrystal 💝💝💝 Doing what you need to care for yourself during these difficult times is important. May you feel better with R&R 💝🫂💝. 20h
julesG ❤️❤️❤️🫂🫂 19h
thebacklistbook Do what you have to do. One small piece of advice: keep your support network close at hand, it can be so tempting to retreat from when really depressed. Above all, remember, depression is a dirty rotten liar. You are both loved and appreciated. 19h
Bookwormjillk ❤️❤️❤️ 18h
AllDebooks Oh, Leila! 🫂 I'm so sorry you're struggling. It's a harsh world right now. It's particularly difficult for those of us who are vulnerable.**⬇️ Take some time out to take care of you and yours. You are not alone, you are loved, and we will miss you. X 18h
AllDebooks ** By this, I mean anyone different to include anyone who feels targeted, rn. Immigrants, POC, LBGTQ+, the chronically ill (mental or physical) and disabled, different cultures and religions. The list goes on. There should be love and acceptance for all of us instead of this manipulative, manufactured campaign of division and hatred. We are each other's source of comfort, love, and support. There is hope, strength, and beauty in that. ❤️✊️❤️ 18h
PuddleJumper Take care of yourself ❤️❤️ 17h
vlwelser 🤗😘 17h
Amiable Many of us are feeling the same sense of fear, hopelessness, anger and disgust. Totally understand that you need to do what you need to do to keep your sanity in the midst of this madness. Sending virtual hugs. 💙🩵✊🏼🩵💙 17h
BarbaraBB I am so sorry to hear this! Please take care of yourself and know that we will be here whenever you want ❤️ 17h
Melismatic It‘s a totally understandable feeling!! You need to do what feels best - your health always should come first! 💖 17h
Chrissyreadit Leila i understand those feelings and they can be hard to navigate. When i have them and withdraw my friends push their way in to make sure im ok and remind me that the present does not determine the future. Community can feel overwhelming but connection is vital for mental health. I hope i can email with you 💛😘 17h
Librarybelle I completely understand. We all have to get through this horrific time in our own way. Take care of yourself! ❤️ 16h
Eggbeater I understand. I have really struggled with these same problems also. Whatever you need to do to take care of yourself is practicing good self-care, as they say. My heart goes out to you. Thank you for all you have done. 16h
kwmg40 Take care of yourself. ❤️❤️❤️ 16h
OriginalCyn620 I am so sorry to hear this Leila but you absolutely must do what you need to do to take care of yourself. We understand and will be here when you‘re ready! ❤️ 15h
CrowCAH Thanks for the candid post! Take care of yourself “virtual hug 🤗” 15h
mcctrish Oh Leila 🥰🥰 I understand as well as someone 🇨🇦 watching can, everyday is a new shit show. Take care of yourself first ❤️ 15h
JenReadsAlot Take care! 15h
TheBookHippie Leila, I‘m so sorry. It‘s such a shit show! So many of us feel this way. Please reach out to any of us if you need us. I will always be holding space for you. Take care of you. Sending light and love to you! 15h
Sapphire Remember every day you are loved by many here. We will hold space for you and wave hi when we see you and jump for joy together when things are better. Thank you for ll you have given and give when you can to this community. 15h
LiteraryinPA 💗💗💗 15h
Karisa We see it too. So thankful for you and all you‘ve done for this little online community. Take care of yourself and hope you are feeling better soon 💗 15h
staci.reads Take good care 💗 14h
vonnie862 Thank you for all you've done in our community. You do whatever is best for you. We want you to be healthy, physically and mentally. Times are tough right now, but know that you have a loving community here. 14h
Megabooks I‘ve had the same problem. The world is frightening and worrisome now, and those of us with chronic illness feel it in more frequent flares and just plain exhaustion. Take care of yourself! 💜 14h
bookandbedandtea Definitely take care of yourself! It's hard right now, for sure. We'll be happy to see you when you drop in. 🩷 14h
CBee I can relate to this so much. Sending you so much love 💚 14h
Julsmarshall I‘m in a similar space. Wishing you love and peace. 13h
Cuilin So many of us can relate to this, including health issues. We will be here. Sending love and peace. 🩷 13h
Deblovestoread I so understand this and wholly support you doing whatever it takes to care for your body and soul. We will be here sending hugs. ❤️ 12h
PaperbackPirate Good job setting boundaries! I hope it helps. 💙 We‘re all here for you when you need us. 11h
Meshell1313 ❤️❤️❤️ sending love! 11h
Liz_M I'm so sorry to hear you are having a rough time! Thank you for the vulnerable and honest post. Take care of yourself. List will be here when/if youre ready 9h
CatLass007 Leila, good for you on recognizing that you must take care of you! I understand this decision. I understand how you feel. Dealing with mental and physical health issues is painful during the best of times. These are not the best of times. Litsy is a refuge for me but lately I‘m not participating as much as I have in recent years. It‘s what‘s best right now. Take care of yourself and know that we are here for you always.🤎🤎🤎 9h
dabbe I'm so sorry to read of your troubles, Leila but am glad you were able to share with us. This community is such a loving one, and we're here to listen and support. You've done so much for this community, but now it's time for you to take care of you first. We're so glad to know that you'll still be around when it feels good to do so. Take care of you. Sending 🩶🤍🖤. 9h
Maggie4483 I co-sign everything everyone else has said. Everything is terrible right now, and self-care is so important. I took a five year break from Litsy, and was welcomed back with open arms. So we‘ll be here when you‘re ready (whenever that may be). I so appreciate everything you‘ve done for Food and Lit, but now it‘s time to take care of you. ❤️ 6h
Roary47 I‘m glad you are taking care of you. That is all that is important. 💛 1h
julieclair Oh Leila, I‘m so sorry to hear you‘re having such a tough time, but glad to see you are doing what you need to do, to protect your health and wellbeing. You have done so much to make Litsy the special place that it is, and if you now need to lay low for awhile, we all understand, even though we will miss your participation. But please do stay connected, even in a quiet way. We all need each other right now. Sending hugs. 💙💙💙 30m
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