Dear Substack,

Dear Substack,

It is time to say goodbye. You gave me so many memories. And yet, you cause pain to so many people. In what world are these threats and violence allowed? Are we all so ignorant that we don't care until the gun points at us?

I had trust in you. I believed that you were kind, save, loving. I felt at home, shared my deepest thoughts and feelings with you. Now you turn your back on your community. You refuse to help and protect vulnerable people. My friends.

I don't really know where I'm going with this. Maybe you were like this all along. Maybe something changed in your heart. Whatever it is, I know I don't want to be a part of it any more.

You were my closest friend. I told you things that I wouldn't dare tell another person. I hope you heal. I hope you grow. I hope you change. Not for me, but for the people yet to meet you. I hope you treat them better.

Goodbye, Substack.

Yours, Tori.