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An update from me!❤️

Hey peeps, I’m just hopping online to give you all a little update on me,
I’m currently packing my bags to head back home to good ol’ New Zealand. Sadly, That means I’m trading in my Friday threads and group chats for a bit of home, sunshine, and probably way too many cheese rolls ..I’m obsessed. You still have me for a couple of weeks though, my last shift will be 12th Feb! 😊
I just want to say a massive THANK YOU thank you for all the laughs, the deep convos, and for trusting me with your thoughts, feelings, and the general chaos of life.
You lot have been absolute champs - Your resilience, honesty, and humour have been nothing short of inspiring, and I promise to carry that with me wherever I go.
You’ve taught me so much - like how to stay strong on the tough days, how to have a giggle even when things are a bit rough, and most importantly, that a cuppa and a good chat can fix just about anything (well, almost).
Even though I’m off for now, this isn’t necessarily a forever goodbye, who knows, once I’ve got my ducks in a row (or at least in the same pond), you might catch me hanging out around these parts again
Until then, keep being the absolute rockstars you are. Stay kind, stay strong, stay safe and most importantly.. stay groovy!
Big love & take care,
Maia B
I’m currently packing my bags to head back home to good ol’ New Zealand. Sadly, That means I’m trading in my Friday threads and group chats for a bit of home, sunshine, and probably way too many cheese rolls ..I’m obsessed. You still have me for a couple of weeks though, my last shift will be 12th Feb! 😊
I just want to say a massive THANK YOU thank you for all the laughs, the deep convos, and for trusting me with your thoughts, feelings, and the general chaos of life.
You lot have been absolute champs - Your resilience, honesty, and humour have been nothing short of inspiring, and I promise to carry that with me wherever I go.
You’ve taught me so much - like how to stay strong on the tough days, how to have a giggle even when things are a bit rough, and most importantly, that a cuppa and a good chat can fix just about anything (well, almost).
Even though I’m off for now, this isn’t necessarily a forever goodbye, who knows, once I’ve got my ducks in a row (or at least in the same pond), you might catch me hanging out around these parts again

Until then, keep being the absolute rockstars you are. Stay kind, stay strong, stay safe and most importantly.. stay groovy!
Big love & take care,
Maia B
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You’ve always been a shining light here. You’ve brought A LOT of happiness, laughter, and so much compassion. You never ever fail to bring smiles to our faces, and make our evenings so memorable. Whenever I see your name, my face just lights up so much, you’re a true LEGEND!! Your kindness, your support and who YOU are as a person, is SO admirable! You’re hardworking, and always go above and beyond every single time, when it comes to supporting this wonderful community as a mod. We’ll never ever forget you, and the true positive impact you brought to us here. I’m truly really proud of you, you’re so amazing!! Just keep on doing the beautiful things you do - you deserve the absolute world! Please stay safe, and have the best adventure and journey
Now I’m going to sort my ocean of tears out lol 😂 I never cried so much! You have a golden heart and a wonderful soul - all of us care about you so much!
Sending so much hugs and love Maia the yaya
Lils
P.s Enjoy those cheese rolls ahaha
usually when people that have supported me leave, its no big deal because they're useless anyways (as im sure you know) so it doesn't matter haha but i have literally not cried as much over someone leaving since sarah left - i've quite literally cried enough to fill the river nile!! you're one of the very few people that i've been sad about leaving, and the worst part is facebook is gonna be giving me a reminder of you everytime i look at it as i cannot escape the capybara ad's lol facebook is not gonna be allowed to be opened in public places now as ill cry everytime i see the capybara ad's
you were the first mod i met on here, you made me feel so safe and validated immediately, you're the reason i came back again - i really do appreciate every single second of your time so so much. thank you for never once dismissing or invalidating how i feel, i will always be so grateful for that. you have been one of the best supports i have EVER had - i will never ever forget you and everything you've done for me🫶🏼
i joined sooo many chats crying and left laughing - i swear you have magic powers haha maia + chat = feeling better, it is a fact!!
you're going to be going back home to sunshine while all our tears combined shall be flooding out the uk, maybe you'll be surfing your way to the airport as a result of the flood haha i hope your bags are waterproof😂this is gonna be you onboard your flight hehehe:
i genuinely will miss you so so much maia, you really are such an amazing person that brings so much to this world - everyone needs a maia in their lives - i am super grateful that i happened to live in the same time as you and i wasn't born in 1864 instead lolllll
wishing you all the luck in the world for becoming dr capybara too hehehe im sure you'll be amazing and smash it for sure maia - i really hope that life is good to you as you are SO deserving of that🩷
here is a goodbye from buster too, he also appears shocked at you leaving and is thinking "no maia pls don't leave" hehehe:
thank you for everything, you are amazing and deserve the whole world maia🌟
God speed ⚡️
[emotional michael scott]
Promise to reply to you all before I leave.
See you tonight! 😊
Thank you @Maia ❤️, I have just had a small cry again. See you tonight champ ❤️.
I just wanted to take a moment to say how incredibly grateful I am for your kindness, support, and wisdom. Even though we haven’t known each other for long, every conversation with you has been uplifting—you have a way of always knowing exactly what to say to brighten someone’s day. Being part of my first support circle wouldn’t have been the same without you, and I only wish I had seen you more on the boards and in chats before you had to go.
I’m truly sad to see you leave, but I know you’ll do amazing things back in New Zealand. You’ve made such a meaningful impact on this community, and I know I’m not alone in saying you’ll be deeply missed. Wishing you nothing but the best for whatever the future holds—you truly deserve the world. Take care, and I hope our paths cross again someday! 💙
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This will be my last time logging into The Mix, sadly, I cannot continue volunteering, simply because I do not agree with the recent changes and personally, post-merger I feel unsupported and forgotten in my role as a moderator (and that's the truth.)
There is so much going on behind the scenes, and i'm sure y'all are feeling it just as much as we are as moderators.
I hope that things even out soon, you deserve this space more than anything. The community here is like no other and it's up to you guys to fight to keep that
Over n' out from me