https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmcHNKThGsCo3FKF7RrnEk7LhmZgE4SwPNME8WvhJeA1fz/pexels-tara-winstead-6690240.jpg ^{Image Source} My Steemian friends It is not easy for me to write this post this morning but unfortunately, it must be done. I returned to Steemit at the beginning of the year just to discover the true beauty of the platform, writing, supporting, doing good, educating, and making friends. You have invited me into your homes, introduced me to your families, shared your meals, made me laugh, and made me cry. I had to make a decision this morning, my family or Steemit. I choose my family. They need me more than Steemit needs me. I have decided to scale down on my activities on Steemit. Team Newcomers – I have resigned from the team although it was not an easy one. It is in my blood to help others and I was looking forward to it. I wish the team all the best for the month. STEEM FOR BETTER LIFE Community - the community where I truly came alive. Here I got to do what I so wanted to do, helping Steemians to better their posts and accounts. Unfortunately, I cannot commit myself to be a moderator anymore. @heriadi I will stay your bestie! World Smile Project - The work you do is remarkable and appreciated. I am stepping down as curator but I will support you in whatever way I can as charity is close to my heart. Country Representative for South Africa - Thank you to the Steemit team for believing in me! I truly think that at this stage we don’t need a CR or a community in South Africa. The growth is slow. I will however continue helping South Africans and market Steemit as I go along. Who knows what the future will bring? World Smile South Africa – Last but not least. Putting smiles on the faces of children. Thank you to everybody who supported this project. I am sure that what you have donated in post payouts etc. will be carried over to the main WSP account where it will be put to good use. It will give me the greatest pleasure to see those kids happy. I therefore ordered and paid for the interactive whiteboard system from my own funds. ![image.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmRBzdBuqLP2mpMiezi8a5toTfZWehbPN4nJ8Cy5fNnqFj/image.png) And now that I have scaled down I can start writing again, enjoy being an author, sharing educational posts and build my blog with the hope that the team and all of you understand my decision. Steemit is not your normal social platform and if you have not yet discovered the beauty of it, start opening those doors as you don’t want to miss out. Peace and joy to you and your family this Festive Season! @patjewell