Changes to donation levels.
Okay, I'm writing this to let you know that, starting today, my primary donation level is dropping to $2. That means any current or future content in alpha or early access will only require a minimum donation of $2 to enjoy the full content here on Patreon.
My maximum donation of $5 is now more of a symbolic, charitable act, or only for people who can afford a donation of that size.
Why am I doing this?
It's because I haven't been able to keep up with my workload in recent months and can't justify such a high price for my Early Access publications.
This is because, for over a year now, my lifestyle has changed significantly. I used to be a nurse who bartered for favors in a small congregation, and I also worked part-time at a bakery (since bartering can't pay for electricity, water, gas, and internet). Now I work at a specialty clinic and recently enrolled in university, mostly because the clinic's owner practically forced me to. According to her, she wants to tap into my potential and get me to specialize in a specific area, and it seems I've exceeded her expectations.
P.S. The owner of the clinic is a childhood friend I've known since I was a baby. She's also an ex-girlfriend, a relationship that ended very well. Currently, our relationship and our history together is more like that of siblings.
And that's it. I just want to keep the price fair, so no one feels forced to overpay for my work. If you're paying the $5, you can lower it and still enjoy your benefits without a problem. Or, if you can afford to pay the $5, you're more than welcome to. In fact, any amount is more than welcome, even if you don't want a specific project and just want to contribute something symbolic.