Brief Summary
The streamer is announcing their graduation from streaming and the closure of this chapter in their life. They express deep gratitude to their community for their support over the years, highlighting the positive impact the community has had on their life. The streamer plans to continue streaming until the end of the year, with a special 5-year anniversary celebration in September, followed by a final New Year's stream. While stepping back from regular streaming, they intend to remain active in the Discord server, participate in movie nights, and occasionally stream to stay connected with their community. The decision is driven by a desire to pursue neglected hobbies, prioritize personal well-being, and explore new interests outside of streaming.
- Expressing Gratitude and Appreciation
- Reasons for Leaving
- Future Plans
Gratitude and Appreciation
The streamer expresses immense gratitude to everyone who has supported them throughout their streaming journey. This includes followers, subscribers, those who cheered bits, sent messages, lurked, raided, and gamed with them. They extend a special thank you to their moderators, including Nox, Super Cookie, Professor Roxus, and old mods like Broken, acknowledging their crucial role in the community. The streamer also thanks their regulars for their consistent presence and engagement in the streams, sharing their lives, and allowing the streamer to witness their growth and milestones.
Reasons for Leaving
The streamer reflects on their initial motivation for starting streaming, which was to make friends and alleviate the guilt associated with gaming. They acknowledge the success in achieving this goal, having formed meaningful connections with many amazing people. The decision to stop streaming has been contemplated for a significant portion of the year, influenced by personal issues related to work, time management, and mental health. Despite experiencing success in terms of viewership and potential partnership opportunities, the streamer realizes that balancing a full-time job with full-time streaming, content creation, and community management is draining. They express a desire to pursue neglected hobbies and prioritize personal well-being, leading to the decision to close this chapter and seek new ventures.
Future Plans
The streamer outlines their plans for the remainder of the year, including a significant 5-year anniversary celebration in September with special Twitch sub discounts. They intend to stream regularly until the end of the year, culminating in a final New Year's stream to officially say goodbye. While stepping back from regular streaming, they plan to remain active in the Discord server, continue hosting weekly movie nights, and occasionally stream to stay connected with their community. The streamer emphasizes that they will still be accessible through DMs and open to gaming offline with community members. The decision to prioritize writing, art, reading, and outdoor activities like hiking is driven by a desire to pursue interests that streaming has hindered.
