Dear Erikah,
​I look up to you as more than just a mentor; you are like a guardian to me here.
I honestly don’t think I can ever repay you for the lesson you taught me right at the start of my Hive journey.
You showed me the hard truth-that using someone else's work might seem like a shortcut, but it’s actually the most dangerous trap.

​To be honest, if you hadn't stepped in and corrected me that day, I probably would have lost my way and left Hive forever. I realize now that by copying content, I wasn't cheating the system—I was only hurting myself and my own future.
​These last Two days have been incredibly tough. Seeing the downvotes and realizing my mistake has put so much stress on me that I can’t even describe the tension in my head. This mental struggle has been the biggest punishment I’ve ever faced.
​I am truly ashamed of what I did. I promise you, as long as I am on this platform, I will carry this lesson with me: to truly grow and stand tall, I must rely on my own original work. Please, help me move past this crisis. I’ve learned my lesson the hard way, and I just want to start fresh with honesty.