User blog comment:Alyssa5582/An Open Letter.../@comment-1613839-20180320125130

There's...a lot to say but I'm not sure I have the words. I don't want this to be able me but I don't know how else to tell you that as hard as this is...it will be ok.

I emphasize with you Alyssa. I've been there. I remember having to let go of my own pride and realizing maybe things would be better if I just...let go and let others run the wiki. Things have definitely changed around here since then and honestly there are days I'm glad I'm not on the admin team anymore and days I wish I was. I have to remind myself with a family and everything else I just don't have the time to properly contribute to the level I would want ofo the position.

Alyssa, you have done a great job as a crat. I remember a number of times where things were falling apart and you stepped in and saved the day. I know that Hogwarts was a fun place to RP with Elmira leading. I know that your influence will continue through those that you've touched, taught, and continue to have friendships with. While you are stepping down from power in a way you're also picking up a new position and role that can be just as influential and in my opinion more fun. :D

To be honest I don't feel like the mantle of crat ever leaves those of us who have had it here on the wiki...I'm sure you can ask Peri or SoA or Jisk or any of those who have stepped down for one reason or another. Those who are still here still do our best to move the wiki forward, greet and teach new users, and protect the wiki. Like you said this is family.

So...welcome to your crat retirement and the old guard. :D I'll be your commanding officer and welcome back to my unit...it's good to have you back. Take your time to figure out your new place and role, resolve anything you've left unfinished, and take some time to get to know your characters again...leaving those you want to drop and re-inventing those you love and will keep. Once you've settled in and found the joy in RPing again, have shored up the relationships with those you care about, and have figured out how this will work into your schedule let me know and I'll have an assignment for you. :P

All joking aside Alyssa this isn't an end...it's a transition and it can be as uplifting, refreshing, and just as important as being promoted to the crat position.