Recently we attempted to move the blog to its own website. Thought the move was new and still very young, we have taken it down to focus more on where the traffic was really headed and easier to watch. I was happy with the start of the site, though the movement from one to the other was slow. It was hard to see the number not where they were here.
On the site we were averaging about 34 views a day where here our average was 75 a day since we started. Due to the attempted move, those numbers have dropped. It was hard to see everything here on a more global scale, views from places such as the U.K, Finland, Australia, Russia and so many others. On the site we didn't get to see those stats. I would def like to say thanks to those who have viewed us all over the globe.
Before anyone says anything negative, I would like to take this time to say we know the site wasn't given ample time to become what it could have, but to many there were personal issues that were addressed to us, which I want to make many of those issues clear here today so that the blog can move forward to do what it was intended. We feel that our time would be best used if it was focused here for now with a new possible site in the future. This is not our goodbye to the site, but a see you in the future kind of thing.
Today I intend to explain what this blog was intended for and some of the concerns that have been brought to my attention about. Before going any further I would like to point out that this current blog IS NOT intended to be a personal attack on anyone, and all information in this blog was ran past Brandon before it was publicized. Again this is not intended to be a personal attack on anyone, just a little more inside into the blog to clear up a few points, or concerns, that were brought to my attention.
One of the biggest concerns is the name of the blog, Endless Struggle. This was not the original name of the blog. The original name was Breathe Easy, But due to some issues that arose after the first blog was posted, Brandon and I had intended to go our own way and I had come up with this one. Yes I will agree that the name Breathe Easy was a better name, but that was before the blog grew to be what it is today. Endless Struggle is not, nor was it ever intended, to be a negative name. And honestly to those who view it as such, I feel sorry for you. To not be able to look past the name and see more than its negative connotation, in my opinion shows ignorance. Life is not, nor will it ever be, easy...for anyone. Life is and always will be on on going, endless struggle.
The blog was originally intended for people with cystic fibrosis and those close to them. We wanted to show everyone that though life was hard and got you down, there is always a light at the end and that those who love you will always stick by you. We then started to blog on this account and realized that we can do so much more and help so many more if we expanded our reach and hit more broad topics that not only focused on those with CF, but also those who are in similar situations, as many people can relate to everything we go through. So the name, Endless Struggle, became a blog about LIFE's endless struggle. And in my opinion, that is exactly what it has been about, dealing with life's struggles and how Brandon and I over come them in hopes our readers can find a way to relate our hard learned lessons to their lives.
In past blogs I have brought up Bil. From what I am told new comers to our lives have been confused, though he has only been a brief passing in writing, as to who he is. Not to be negative, and in past writings I never thought I was except in my personal opinions which I tried to state, but he is an ex boyfriend of mine and Brandon's. Many issues that Brandon and I have had to over come were caused during our brief time with him. He is a recent past of both of ours that has caused many problems for us. Many of our life lessons are still being taught to us as we move on with our lives together at this time. I would go further into detail about who he is, but that is a story that doesn't need to be told here at this time, not until Brandon and I see fit to tell it in the proper context as to not make anyone look bad, but yet keep the truth intact the way it should be.
I do want to say that this blog is not intended to be just my words. I believe, and I don't speak for him, Brandon does intend to begin writing. I am not sure if it will be here or not, but know that the words that are written are not his but mine. I try and run all posts by him, as I was just informed that I have missed a few. I try and get his ok before anything goes public, or to far in that editing is hard to do. His opinion does matter and I try to get it as much as possible. As with anyone, I only know what he tells me and as far as I know he has been ok with everything that has been said. He is my boyfriend and I do respect his opinion on things.
I would like to take the time to state, any issues with what is written or talked about should be brought to me since I am the one writing them. As I have told brandon, he only knows what I write. He doesn't know why I write what I do or the feelings behind what I say. He can only give the insight to what I tell him. That is why there is comments below the blogs, for your thought, questions or concerns.
Nothingnhere has ever been intended to be a direct attack on anyone today, just a way to clear up a couple concerns. This blog was not intended to be a look at me, feel sorry for me kind of thing. It was not intended to hurt anyone, but to help people find hope when they have none. Many of you feel I have used Brandon's illness as a way to gain "celebrity" via the blog seeing as how fasting has grown in such a short time. Everyone needs to know that we went into this together and I feel we are a part of this together. We are a couple and all decisions are made together. He does intend to blog, but when he feels the time is right. That is not my decision to make, but his and his alone.
Despite what many think, I know the blog has done good and has helped many people as I get the comments from them quite often. Through it many people have found hope to find a relationship like ours. Many have found hope in finding someone who cares for them as I do for Brandon. From this blog it has opened many people's eyes as to how their families have wanted to help them as they have pushed them away not wanting to be a burden.
I personally feel that the blog has done good and because of it I intended to move forward with it. I intended to continue to help those looking for it as long as people continue to search for it. The Facebook page continues to grow, and our followers continue to grow. People continue to use it to see that life is not as bad as they feel and because of it they help others. To make a change is hard, to help someone through the hard times is harder. It only takes one to make a change and do something good. It only takes one to show that life is not as hard as it seems and to show someone that theyare not alone and that someone does want to lend a helping hand.
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