Percy Jackson - Beyond the Gods

Hello, everyone. How are you?

I truly hope you're well. Today, I decided to open my heart and talk a bit with you. For those who have been following me for years, you might remember me as The_God_Asura on Spirit Fanfics, where I started writing in 2014. I lost my account back then, which was difficult, but I created a new one under the name Senior_White, and that's where I posted Ikki's story for the first time. This story means so much to me, something I've always tried to cherish with care, even amidst rewrites and changes over the years.

Writing has always been my refuge, and those who have been with me for a long time know how hard life has been for me. I struggle with depression and anxiety, and there were moments when the pain felt unbearable. I tried to give up a few times, but somehow, I kept going.

Suicide always seemed like an easy way out, but I could never take that step.

Carrying the weight of a sick mother who didn't seem to care about me and an immature older sister was too much for my young heart. Since I was 12, I've lived in the middle of this storm, and 19 was the darkest year of my life. I worked in places I wouldn't wish upon anyone and went through situations that almost broke me.

But here I am, right?

It was around that time that I also discovered I had a slight hearing problem.

Last year, I finally started feeling a little better, a breath of fresh air. But now, I've received news that has shaken my world again. I found out I'm losing my hearing — I knew I had some issues, but only today did I truly understand the severity of it. This isn't a joke or something I can ignore. Today, after some tests, the doctor told me my right ear is 90% compromised and my left ear 83%.

He said it's basically a miracle that I can still understand what people are saying. There are sounds I can no longer hear, like birdsong or a cat's meow — which hurts because I adopted a kitten. I had never really noticed it; I thought constant buzzing or static-like sounds were normal...

When I heard this, it felt like the ground disappeared beneath me. I stayed calm on the outside, but inside, I was in pure despair. I still don't know how to process all of this. The only way to prevent me from completely losing my hearing is through a very expensive treatment — something that, unfortunately, is beyond my reach.

I don't like asking for anything from anyone.

I don't want to be a burden or another problem in your lives.

But if there's anyone who can and wants to help me, I would be immensely grateful.

One way to support me would be subscribing to my Patreon. This way, I wouldn't feel bad for asking, as you'd be getting something in return: early chapters of the stories I love writing for you.

My Patreon: patreon.com/Adam_Kadmon

If someone wishes to help me from the heart, I also have a Wise account: @fabioc4139

I'll add it to my description. Thank you...

Thank you for listening. Just sharing this with you already brings me some relief. You're an important part of my journey, and that's why I couldn't hide this from you.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for everything.