...sitting in your comment section, searching for the words, and yet after reading your reply to Ellen - I get it all.

It's been a strange three to four days this week; it began with some complaints on Medium, and in my opinion erroneous conclusions - then a couple of days later to my husband questioning/asking why I'm devoting so much energy to Medium and the return.

Both those and a third happenstance all really bothered me to the point of being terribly sad, gloomy and plain moody yesterday. I've been asking myself, "why are these things bothering you so much?"

Reading your article this morning hit that sad spot, --in the middle of writing this toyou - I just couldn't stop crying. I know where this is coming from...and I just wanted to thank you for being so transparent always.

You have been dropping hints in subtle ways of your dissatisfaction here - and I'm just happy and proud of you for all you're doing to protect and help Dana thrive, personally and professionally. Takes bad-ass courage and honesty of the best kind - and life is too precious to delay doing what must be done.

Please continue to focus on your Big Thing - and the awesome work you're doing on substack and your newsletter. We are cheering you on - and only come on over to Medium as the soul needs....i personally identify with the notifcations being overwhelming - and I'll need to learn how to find my balance.

Thanks for letting us know Dana. Love you and appreciate your sincerity. Remain safe and well!