The end or an era, my time on suicidegirls is coming to an end. Don’t think this is because I don’t love the community, everyone here is amazing and kind and I’m grateful for all the support. But between me and the SG team, it feels like a one way street. I’ve created a lot of sets, if I say so myself, and I’m still a hopeful with a small following on Instagram like I was when my first set was published.
There is a large part of trying to be a suicidegirl you don’t see. From thinking of a concept and finding/buying the perfect outfit, finding and often paying for a photographer, the location where the set can be shot, shooting for a long time to get around 50 good shots to promoting the set as much as you can. And of course don’t forget the selecting and editing of the pictures and the wait until it is finally published (anywhere between 3 and 6 months). It’s a lot more work than you might expect.
I love creating sets, but the costs, effort, love and passion I put into each set ends up getting nothing in return from the team themselves. The community has always supported me which I’m thankful for, but I’m tired 😅
Which is why I’ve decided to not create any more content if one of my sets doesn’t finally get that SOTD achievement. I’d rather spend the same amount of time and effort is smaller sets that I can use for my other platforms and portfolio.
If you want to keep in touch, I’m still active on Instagram and other places. But my activity here will likely die down together with the dream of being an official suicide girl
Who knows, maybe until soon. But for now
Stay sad
Stay rad
Shannon
