Post #72689
April 19, 2016, 05:33:47 PM
I appreciate all your comments, and especially the apologies, Gov. Thank you for being mature enough to admit that your actions were wrong and that you recognize the damage you've done to several people here. Also, we all have real lives that are much more important than whatever goes on here. I wish you the best with your family and I hope your mother can rest in paradise. Above all, sometimes just a simple apology and a recognition of wrongdoing is enough to restore someone's feelings and right a wrong. Sadly, I don't think this is one of those cases. In fact, in light of your statement, I am now more certain that a revocation is the correct route.
You said you were planning on taking a hiatus from the region anyway. I'm not going to shy away from this - there are several people in the community who can't wait to see you gone for a while, no matter what the reason. I am not one of those people, I just want to point that out. However, the fact that you are leaving the region for a while does not mean that you should expect leniency in light of your transgressions. Gov, I believe the best thing for you to do now is to take time away from this region, conscious of the fact that you have caused enough harm (intentionally or unintentionally, maliciously or otherwise) to lead to this discussion on revocation. I think you should focus on your family and your self, for as long as you need. Then, I think you should reflect on how your actions have impacted those here, how we were unable to help you, how we were so distraught that several of us have experienced deep personal pain because of these events connected to you. Then, once you are at peace with yourself and your family, and once you have taken a deep introspective look at yourself and your role in this community, you should make the decision whether or not you should return, and under what circumstances.
I am not telling you what to do - I have no authority to tell another grown man how to live his life. You can call me what you will, you may disregard everything you read here, but I hope you recognize that everything that happens here is for your own good. Your relationship with Wintreath and the people within it has become toxic, and it is damaging everyone who is at least peripherally connected to you. You need to take the time to realize why this is, and I hope this revocation (attempt) serves as a reminder of the damage that has been caused here, and that it motivates you to make positive change in your life outside of Wintreath.