If you want to know what's going on right now, I have to be honest: I'm getting increasingly demotivated with my games, especially Jone & Friends. For a while now, I've been constantly forcing myself to keep going by telling myself I can do it, that I have to keep going no matter what. But instead of improving things, it's only making my demotivation worse. Pushing myself like this is even making me sick. A big part of this problem also stems from my perfectionism: I have a really hard time being proud of what I do. No matter how hard I try, I almost always feel like it's not good enough or that I should have done better.

In parallel, there's also my relationship with the Sonic universe. It's a universe I deeply love and will probably never tire of. I greatly appreciate the stories, the characters, and everything surrounding this franchise. Some characters are particularly dear to me, like Rouge, for example, whom I adore. Unfortunately, what's becoming difficult for me is the judgment and comparisons I experience within certain French-speaking Sonic communities or in some areas of the French-speaking internet. I sometimes feel like I'm being compared to people I absolutely don't want to be associated with, and these situations create a lot of paranoia and stress for me.

All this accumulated pressure eventually puts enormous strain on my shoulders. At times, it becomes so heavy that I even cry. This constant feeling of being judged or criticized weighs heavily on me, to the point where I feel like I can no longer simply and freely love something or someone without it becoming a source of anxiety. I would really like to adopt the mindset of not worrying about what others think, but in reality, it's much easier said than done. I'm a very hypersensitive, anxious, and nervous person, and these are things I sometimes find very difficult to live with on a daily basis.

For all these reasons, I think it's best for me to take a long break from Jone & Friends, as well as my other game projects, for the time being. I need to breathe, take a step back, and focus on other important things in my life. Right now, I have several priorities that demand my full attention: finishing my training successfully, studying diligently for my driver's license, and also working on myself for the future. In addition, I have three oral presentations to prepare for May, which already represents a significant workload.

Even though I'm taking a long break from my projects, it doesn't mean I'm disappearing completely. I'll still be around to follow the work of others, and to support and help my friends whenever I can. It's just that I might sometimes be less available because of my other commitments and my need to take time for myself.

I'm truly sorry if this announcement disappoints some people, especially those who were eagerly anticipating certain releases planned around Jone & Friends. I understand that this might dampen a lot of the hype, and I'm genuinely sorry about that. However, I can't continue like this much longer. Right now, I really feel like my brain is clearly telling me to take a break and say "stop" to all of this for a while.

Thank you so much for your understanding. Unfortunately, I can't say when I'll be back to working seriously on my projects. I prefer to take the time I need to regain my motivation and energy. Nevertheless, I think it was important for me to talk about it openly and make this post. At least it allows me to release some of the pressure I was putting on myself.

See you all soon.