A farewell to our Boards Moderator, Maisy 💛

Gemma

Heya all,

We're so sad to share that @Maisy, our lovely Boards Mod, is leaving the mod team. Maisy has been volunteering for many years with The Mix across lots of different areas - the discussion boards, YouTube, contributing to blogs/articles, and more! But now it's time for her to focus on her own interests for a while after giving up SO much time across many years with us.

Please take a moment to read her message below. We are sharing this link with Maisy so please do leave some lovely messages of support below.

When I first joined The Mix as a volunteer articles moderator, I loved being helpful and writing out quite lengthy responses to questions left on articles, on a system that we no longer use (shows how old I am!). Without realising it, I’d soon made The Mix my home- wrapped up in a supportive community where I could help others in an area I was passionate about- mental health. At times, I’d sometimes wonder about how helpful I really was- even though I was passionate about mental health, there was still so much I didn’t know.

Many, many years later, I know a lot more now. And I’ve also grown and changed a lot along the way too. My interests have shifted slightly- from being interested in just mental health, to focusing more on autism. I’ve also realised that, while The Mix has been my home for several years, it’s time to fly the nest and explore my other interests- namely, animal care.

But before that, I wanted to say goodbye and let you all know how thankful I am to have volunteered for The Mix. I have really enjoyed supporting (where I can) and validating others and feel privileged to have been a part of many of your journeys through life. Reading your stories and struggles has really opened my eyes to the issues affecting young people today (gosh, I sound really old now!) and has given me lots to think about. I am also very grateful for The Mix as volunteering here also allowed me the opportunity to have completed a Masters in child and adolescent mental health and to have published a research paper too. But mostly, I want to thank you all for allowing me to be a part of this wonderful community.

Leaving is bittersweet because, though I know it’s the right decision, it is still difficult. But I can be assured that I leave knowing that the community is well supported by many other staff, volunteers and everyone else in the community that supports others too.

kaii

Thank you so so much for everything you've done for the community @Maisy! You've been working so hard and best of luck with everything that comes next for you

Rose113

Aw @Maisy although I haven’t known you years, it’s been amazing seeing you around the boards your an amazing human and wow you put up with the mix for that long jk but seriously you’ll always always be apart of the mix family enjoy doing animal care hehe, you’ll be awesome at it.

Take care ❤️

AnonymousToe

Awww, bye @Maisy thank you for all the support you’ve given to me and others here, it’s very much appreciated. Good luck and I hope you enjoy exploring your interests - you deserve it! Take care

eylah

you have given me sm support maisy your so kind and lovely. i am excited for you to start your journey in animal care youll be so lovely with the animals. ill miss you sm maisy thankyou for everything go and smash it. ❤️

Orchid059

Thank you for all your support @Maisy. I wish you all the best with whatever you do next! We will miss you

sinead276

good luck with everything in the future @Maisy - we'll miss youuu

independent_

Aww @Maisy. I’ve known you since you joined here, I feel like I said hello to you on your first post. It’s going to be strange not seeing you around. Good luck with everything

Amy22

Aw @Maisy you were a fantastic boards moderator and you were so so kind and lovely towards me and others on here. You are gonna be missed deeply here so so much . I wish you all the best in your new adventure with your passion for animal care. Good luck with the future .

Special hugs,

Amy

Azziman

Thank you so much @Maisy, you've been such a supportive member of the community since I came here! We'll miss you - wishing you all the best for your future!