Don't think of this as goodbye Katie, but a break. All of us, at one time or another have taken time off to move on with our lives.
IMO, bdsm is not something you grow out of or move away from. It will be in your mind, dormant at times, but always there, like an addiction.
Come back when you need to. This is a safe place to share your bdsm thoughts and feelings and whatever else crosses your mind.
Tojo, I understand dealing with someone who is departing is very, very hard. I'll be sending positive cyber thoughts your way.