"It's Not The End" by GuinessGeneral

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It's sad to say, that after many years on this server, it's hit me. This server was my childhood growing up. It has been my escape from all the pressures and mental release. Though I am crying to say goodbye to this server. At least for now, hopefully,

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I know that I have left a legacy here. Though everything here will be cherished, there are some people that have made a difference. Both irl and in-game, where most of you all know me from. For those that do know me irl knows that life isn't that great

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with multiple suicide attempts. Amidst these attempts, I know that I have a family and community that do truly care about me. It's sad to say that throughout these years that I've seen so many people come and go. Sadly it is time for some of us original

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players to say enough is enough, or in better terms, know when to say goodbye. These past seven years being on this server has changed me, both in real life and in the game. I've seen so many new personalities either through the RP, Teamspeak, Skype, and

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now Discord. I've met with amazing people throughout this journey and I do not regret it at all. Meeting these individuals have truly changed how I see the world, meeting them from different countries irl. Though I'll never actually meet these people, I

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know that they are indeed true and real. These may be one or two or maybe even more that I will cross paths with, but I know we will share the same experience growing up. The same memories. The same place. None of this was for nothing. Everything has a

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purpose, from what I've learned. This is not the end of a journey but the beginning of a new one. The beginning of something better. The beginning of a new book. A new chapter. Though real life can be indeed challenging, I know that there's something else

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in the waters. I have had thoughts of ending everything, and believe me, I tried, but close friends have kept me alive. Yes, I have a family, but all they do is criticize and yelp at me. No true help, unless I do something they want. But for those true

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friends that never wavered from the truth, they know my story. They know the books, They know the challenges and various paths taken to get here. I know that if I suddenly leave this Earth, I know a hole will be left in my place, never to be filled up

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again. I know that theirs lives will change after I'm gone. By that I know I have to stay. I do not want to burden them no more but leaving them in the dust and without me, without another friend. It will hurt me more just thinking that they won't be the

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same after I am gone. I may come back, I may, but this is just starting as I am still 50/50 on my decision to leave this wonderful community. I know I have left a legacy here, but I still want to create more. Judging by everyone's reaction here, even

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those who either I've never met before or just barely started to know them, it's hard to say goodbye. But if I do leave, I know that this won't be the end. I know that others will take my place and make it greater.

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This won't be goodbye if I leave, this is a see you later. Like I said, I'm still 50/50, but let this book be a staple and be a memory for my willingness and my strength. I love you all and if I am still here, that love won't change. This community. These

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memories. These creations, all no longer in vain. Thank you all and remember I love all of you, whether I leave or not. Thank you for the everlasting memories and legacy.

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Signed,

GuinessGeneral
Original Moderator
Father of the Navy
Original Addersfield Mayor
Renowned Coast Guard Captain
A Good Friend
A Good Mentor

11/15/14 - 03/29/21