Possessed said:
Once again, I really don't want to be separated from the people in my real life that care about me right now. I also don't want to risk being separated from them forever (or at least not getting to see them on a regular basis anymore) by taking off so early after being promoted and I would really be screwing them if I did. I really don't know what's so hard to understand about that, and I'm not going to explain it again. But I really do appreciate the kind words, everybody.

Having had my own experiences on such a path I can say with 100% certainty that I'm glad you're still with us and I'm glad you realize how important it is to have loved ones close, they are there for us even when we are not sure.