Here are Izzy's last status updates on CmyC:

''it takes a minute each you leave, I feel it in my chest, so hard to breathe I feel so helpless, without you, I feel so helpless, without you.
I'm sorry everyone....I think it's the end...x-(.
I'm sorry for the confusion all. Life isn't always easy but having all your love and support can move mountains! Thank you and I love you!!!. x-(.''

And yesterday,he wrote a message on his site:

"An open letter to open eyes. 

I would never want to deceive or mislead any person responsible 

for the achievement of my childhood dream and our half decade 

of success together as a band.  It's because of each and every 

one of you, emotionally investing and believing in this group, and 

bonding with us through our gift of music to you that has changed 

the lives of so many.  I am sure if your reading this it has had an 

effect on your life in some way, and hopefully a positive one. For 

that opportunity, I thank you. 

Now to the honest part. 

It would be silly to think a person can be happy and in bliss 

everyday of their life. And being in a good position doesn't always 

guaranty content. Personally, I am rolling through a rough time and 

want to end some confusion and be open with you all about it. 

From personal home matters concerning my mothers health, to 

growing as a person and finding myself (or at least more of myself

 I have yet to discover).  I am very delighted we have a new album 

recently put out. "Back Again", but it breaks my heart to not be able

to be there to perform it.   I have had a strong passion and deep

love for the stage for as long as I can remember. The only time I 

know the meaning of "being alive" and "existing" is when I'm out 

there pouring my spirit and soul on the floor of that stage for your 

entertainment. With that being said, it's been well over a year 

since a stage has been graced by US5.  And since I'm being 

completely open and honest, performing is my reason for doing

this and the part of this job that I live for. I hope you can understand

that I am a little depressed during this slow transition and rebuilding 

phase of US5.

I know the time will come for US5 to rock the stage again, I just miss 

it very much. I am human and I get scared. I feel like I am stepping 

into the unknown. Change has always been difficult for me but 

that's a sacrifice I gladly offer. What's important to me is being 

happy, being artistic, and doing what I love. I have just hit a slow 

point and miss that feeling I only get from performing and being on 

stage. As I said before it is truly what I live for.

There are of course other personal issues I am dealing with on my 

own that remain personal, but I want to assure you all that Izzy 

Gallegos is a strong individual and will fight until the end and 

until there is nothing left to fight for!  I only ask for your support 

and prayers because there is still so much more left for US5 to

accomplish and achieve.

All is well within the band and we are simply waiting for the right 

moment to strike, attack, and succeed. 
Forgive me for the confusion and thank you for loving me as the 

emotional eccentric person I am. I am sure I will find what I am 

looking for soon. We will soon see what the future holds... 

''We are going to have a valentine raffle that starts now 

and ends on Valentines Day when I will draw a raffle 

ticket to see who wins.  

1st prize is one of Izzy's heart pendants. It is sterling 

silver and stamped This is just the pendant and not 

a chain. 2nd prize is one of Izzy's poem books.  I will 

draw the tickets at noon on Valentines day.