I don’t post too much about my family or my personal life on the site, because I like to keep my private life private for the most part. However, it’s been a long time since I’ve released a new episode and I’ve received a lot of messages and questions about where I’ve been. I owe my listeners and fans an explanation, even though I’m reluctant to give it. This is me and my oldest son, Odin. He is three years old and an absolute firecracker. He loves horses, singing, dancing, and playing pretend. Odin has Sensory Processing Disorder, a moderate language disorder, and suspected oppositional defiant disorder. Recently, due to schedule changes and work commitments, Odin has begun exhibiting behaviors indicative of separation anxiety from my husband and, to a lesser extent, myself. The drastic change I’ve seen in my usually happy-go-lucky boy has distressed, saddened, and frustrated me. The measures we are taking to improve his health and mental well-being take up nearly all of my time—and while they are absolutely worth every ounce of time and effort, lately my life has been intensely exhausting, both emotionally and physically. It feels like trying to save a drowning person while you are already battling to stay afloat. I love Southern Grimoire and the Dark Myths Collective. I love the podcast community and how it has made me feel welcomed, encouraged, and supported. That is why it pains me to say what I have been putting off for weeks. I am taking a hiatus from podcasting. I don’t know for how long. Writing, recording, and editing are hard work, and they can take up a lot of time—time that I can’t afford to take away from my son and my family right now. This is a temporary break. Behind the scenes, in any quiet moment I can steal, I’m still reading. Researching. Taking notes and making outlines. I will try to be more active on social media, updating you all on SG and what you can expect when I return. Thank you all for your support. You make podcasting worth it. -KD