Dear Reader,
I hope this letter finds you well. I have been writing for Odyssey since the Fall and I have loved almost every moment of it (even the rushing to get articles written and submitted within an hour of a deadline). I have loved being able to share my experience, insights, and emotions with you.
You have been at my side through this freshman year, and I could not be more grateful. If it weren't for you, I would not have been able to grow in the way that I did. You listened and you were my outlet. Maybe you did not realize it, but writing about these vast ideas in regards to human nature and interaction mirrored things I was struggling with on an almost daily basis, and having you read my articles allowed me to feel as though I was not alone. You were there with me.
We all go through different waves and chapters within our lives. Recently, I have felt trapped in the inexhaustible continuation of life. To fight against this I cut my bangs with kitchen scissors, got two new tattoos, changed my minor, took a spontaneous trip to Chicago, found an apartment to fully move out, and I am quitting the Odyssey...
Yes. I am leaving.
Chapters end so that new ones can begin. This is not the ending of the writer that is Ashleigh Dubie, rather this can be a staggering beginning. I am looking forward to diving into different forms of writing (that you should be sure to look out for). I am sorry that I won't be your Odyssey creator anymore. But I promise that even though I am leaving this platform, I am not leaving you.
You have been with me through break-ups, heartbreaks, mental illness, sarcastic commentary, stress, and anxiety. I cannot thank you enough for your continuous support and time in reading my articles.
Farewell, but this is not goodbye.
Your Dear Writer,
Ashleigh S. Dubie