Public Apology

See? I used a capital for each word in the title, so it must be important. And it is. I need to make a public apology for my actions and for the circumstances, as controlled and misdirected by me.

I've been through a rough patch earlier in the year. I went through a tough break-up. I got a little (read: a lot) paranoid. I made some stupid decisions in response to what had happened.

Most importantly, I hurt someone very dear to me. You know her. She's the wonderful girl who always has the right words. She's faithful, she's kind and she'll fight to protect your soul. I love her. She's the one-and-only, Ames.

I, Evan Ritchie, A.K.A. TheSovietChairman, must acknowledge, in front of this cyber-community, the damage I have done to Ames. I was in a relationship with Amy for some time and managed to hurt her significantly. It has been established that we have both grown through this relationship, but that I was destructive and foolish in the manner in which I approached courtship. My heart had been given to someone else, yet I persisted in dating while in an unfit state, to the detriment of us both.

I am sorry, Ames. I love you.

I must also thank her for everything she's given me through these struggles: The countless hours spent buoying me up, the friends she's introduced me to and the emotional energy poured out and the trust she has demonstrated.

I propose a virtual toast to this beautiful, kind and selfless daughter of God.

*Raises virtual glass*

Hmmm... Not satisfying enough.

*Proceeds downstairs*

*Returns with a glass of wine*

Here's to Ames! The most wonderful friend anyone could ask for!

Wishing you all the best on your road to recovery,

TheSovietChairman