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ellaella Community Manager Posts: 485 Listening Ear
edited March 31 in Community Announcements
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Hello Everyone,

I'm writing this to let you know that next week will be my last at The Mix but I wanted to share how genuinely proud and moved I've been by all of you this past year.

Watching you grow, support each other, and find your voices on here has been such a privilege. I've felt so much warmth and inspiration from this community. You've taught me so much about how to listen and truly understand what young people experience today, and I'll carry those lessons with me always.

My new role is with another youth charity, and it's a chance for me to do more creative youth work, something I've wanted to explore for a while now.

I genuinely believe in each of you. You're all so much more capable than you sometimes realise. Please be kind to yourselves, continue to support each other, and remember to voice the things you believe in.
Before I leave, I'll be hosting a follow up to the change management session we had in February on Monday 24th March. Over these last few weeks I've been working hard to write up a report to pass on, which I will share with you ahead of the session. If you attended before I will send you an email this week with more information. If you would like to attend the next session, comment below and we'll be in touch.

Stay safe, stay groovy, and know that you make a real difference to this organisation.

With Care and Solidarity,

Ella :star:
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Comments

  • Amy22Amy22 Posts: 5,134 Part of The Furniture
    Omg @ella Reading this I nearly cried because of how amazing you have been to both me and lots of people here as well. Your kind words and generosity has put a smile on my face everyday. I also want to thank you for doing the change management chat thing as well because it was important for us users to be able to have a day so in the changes here. I'm going to miss you lots and I will always remember you tons on here and the amazing work you do. I hope you are doing well right now and I'm always here too if you do need anything in the meantime. Creative youth work sounds very interesting too, I wonder if it's like creating artwork and stuff because that sounds awesome. Honestly going to miss you <3.

    Sending you a big big hug and a free cookie 🥠,

    Amy22 <3
    Just a person who likes pop culture and films
  • FaolanFaolan Posts: 191 Trailblazer
    Goodbye to a legend.

    Thank you for advocating for us and for all of your hard work. It never went unnoticed

    God speed 🍀 ⚡️
  • Rose113Rose113 Community Connector Posts: 3,215 Boards Guru
    Really going to miss you :(
    Sometimes when the people most like you don't love you, it is a hurt that can cause the greatest pain, and this pain can lead you to hate everything.
  • Lottie5433Lottie5433 Posts: 736 Part of The Mix Family
    Awh, im going to miss you 😢
    Thank you for everything you've done.
  • struggling0_0struggling0_0 Posts: 196 Trailblazer
    edited March 18
    aw:(((
  • shannon_164shannon_164 Community Connector Posts: 1,592 Extreme Poster
    omg @ella !!!! i am so so sad to read this:( thank you so so much for everything you’ve done for us all - you have made SUCH a difference to this community, and that will never ever be forgotten <3

    all those young people that you’ll work with next will be super lucky to have you as you genuinely are such an amazing person - you’ll be sooo missed here!!!

    wishing you all the luck in the world for your new role, you deserve it ella🫶🏻
  • Lili5BetLili5Bet Posts: 143 Helping Hand
    ella wrote: »
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    Hello Everyone,

    I'm writing this to let you know that next week will be my last at The Mix but I wanted to share how genuinely proud and moved I've been by all of you this past year.

    Watching you grow, support each other, and find your voices on here has been such a privilege. I've felt so much warmth and inspiration from this community. You've taught me so much about how to listen and truly understand what young people experience today, and I'll carry those lessons with me always.

    My new role is with another youth charity, and it's a chance for me to do more creative youth work, something I've wanted to explore for a while now.

    I genuinely believe in each of you. You're all so much more capable than you sometimes realise. Please be kind to yourselves, continue to support each other, and remember to voice the things you believe in.
    Before I leave, I'll be hosting a follow up to the change management session we had in February on Monday 24th March. Over these last few weeks I've been working hard to write up a report to pass on, which I will share with you ahead of the session. If you attended before I will send you an email this week with more information. If you would like to attend the next session, comment below and we'll be in touch.

    Stay safe, stay groovy, and know that you make a real difference to this organisation.

    With Care and Solidarity,

    Ella :star:

    Hey lovely @ella ,

    I can’t put it in words to describe how much we will miss you!! You’ve made such a positive difference in The Mix Community, and have shown so much dedication and passion. It’s has been an absolute pleasure getting to know you on here and seeing your name pop up!! It always makes me smile!! You’ll never be forgotten here, and you’ve truly brought so much light into The Mix! <3

    Even though it’s so sad to hear you’re leaving, I’m so excited for your new journey, and I wish you the absolute very best! You deserve so much in life and I hope this new adventure brings you so many positive experiences! Keep on doing the beautiful things you’re doing, as you’re truly making a difference (and it’s so beautiful to see!). Creative Youth Work sounds incredible!! :3 I’m so so proud of you!!

    Thank you for all that you’ve done, you’re such an inspirational, amazing and compassionate person! We will really miss you!! <3

    Sending my very best
    Lils <3
  • independent_independent_ Community Connector Posts: 9,381 Supreme Poster
    So sad to hear this @ella, you have been such a presence here and in the youth voice meetings. I hope you enjoy your new role, i wish you all the best <3

    PS: defo interested in the report and the follow up session
    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
  • eylaheylah Posts: 7,157 Master Poster
    i defo havent cried at this. im going to miss you so much ella from the time i first met you to now i cant thank you enough. thankyou so much for everything you have done for me and everyone at the mix. i wish you the best in youth voice. <3
    ppl dont always need advice. sometimes all they rly need is a hand to hold. an ear to listen. and a heart to understand them. 🧸
  • TriminaTrimina Posts: 42 The answer to life, the universe, and everything
    @ella I haven’t been here and interacted with everyone as much these past few months, but seeing your posts and working so hard to provide some many things in the mix have been really amazing and will be a thing to miss now that you’re leaving 🫂

    Thank you so much for everything! It was always a pleasure to speak with you in our little interactions and your presence will truly be missed here. Wishing you all the best in the future, really appreciate everything you’ve done for us 💕💕
  • RedemptionRedemption Posts: 3,746 Community Veteran
    edited March 18
    @ella It's sad to see you go by all of us, it was only on saturday we were all on the thread chatting and now you're leaving. It's sad, you've clearly been extremely helpful to all of us, tbh I thought you were quite new here too. I wish you nothing short of the absolute best for you in your new journey and everything. Thanks so much for your support. You're clearly an amazing person.
  • KatieKatie Community Manager Posts: 542 Incredible Poster
    Missing you already @ella! So grateful for everything you've done here for our Community <3 But I'm also super excited for your new role - you'll smash it !!
  • RedemptionRedemption Posts: 3,746 Community Veteran
    edited March 19
    Can you stay?
  • eylaheylah Posts: 7,157 Master Poster
    gd luck @ella with everything your going on to do. missing you already <3.
    ppl dont always need advice. sometimes all they rly need is a hand to hold. an ear to listen. and a heart to understand them. 🧸
  • RedemptionRedemption Posts: 3,746 Community Veteran
    ella wrote: »
    Thank you so much everyone for your kind words, you are all so valued in this space - never forget that, as I'll never forget you!

    I just wanted to quickly come on here and say goodbye again as today is my last day at The Mix! <3

    One last thing from me: Stay safe, stay groovy and always voice the things you believe in :star:

    Sending hugs!

    💔💔😢 I wish you the absolute best @ella go and smash this next opportunity and everything else ❤️
  • shannon_164shannon_164 Community Connector Posts: 1,592 Extreme Poster
    wishing you all the luck in the world @ella - thank you for everything - you have been such an inspiration especially for me to pursue my dreams with youth work!

    we will all miss you more than words will ever describe <3
  • sinead276sinead276 Posts: 1,935 Extreme Poster
    good luck with your new role @ella and thank you for everything you've done for us all. we'll miss you loads <3
  • Sian321Sian321 Community Manager Posts: 999 Part of The Mix Family
    Miss you so much, Ella. You've made all the difference in this space :star: We've all been so lucky to learn from you, and thank you for everything! Wishing you the best on your next adventure!
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