General Hospital character Maxie is off the canvas, but her portrayer, Kirsten Storms, is still active with her legions of followers. The actress is speaking out, sharing an important update and making a special request to her followers for some privacy.Stormy Weather View this post on Instagram Instagram Post"Despite everything that’s been going on in my life right now (…and I will be honest, it’s more than upsetting) - I still feel that the move to Tennessee was the best choice for me," Storms began an Instagram post, referring to her recent personal issues with former husband, Brandon Barash (ex-Johnny; ex-Jake/ex-Stefan, Days of our Lives)."I might not be at the *best part* of this choice yet, but LA never felt like my real home. I’m grateful and really f*ing proud of the accomplishments I’ve achieved during my acting career."Storms hastened to add that she began performing before she was out of elementary school. "I spent years working nonstop and feeling envious of anyone who lived in 'the real world.' **I DO NOT MEAN FOR THAT TO BE OFFENSIVE** My life in California (and work there) was chosen for me at a young age. "Have I been lucky to maintain employment in this industry, since my parents relocated us from Florida - with the sole intention that I become an actor? Hell yes," Storms says. "I’m proud of myself for handling the majority of that on my own…but that life became the ONLY thing I knew how to do," she continues. "Or thought I was capable of. Then I had [my daughter] Harper, and how I viewed every single thing in life shifted. Some Quiet TimeBrandon Barash and Kirsten Storms | Image: JPI"I swear I’m not going to continue to bring up my medical situation (I’ll make jokes and it will be awkward)," Storms says, "but until I began to understand how precious time is and how what we prioritize becomes ALL we have, there was never a thought that my life would ever change. Definitely not in the way I’ve always wanted it to. "I will briefly acknowledge that there is an ongoing situation with Brandon that will be getting sorted out (soon hopefully). I would appreciate (and encourage) for people on here not to worry about me, or think there is something larger going on, other than 2 ex-spouses dealing with a 'disagreement,' that WILL be resolved," the actress states. "I’m not the type of person to come on here and discuss the details of something this personal (or offensive to who I am), however before you guys [start] commenting on this, please remember that we are people who are divorced and have a child. "I appreciate the supportive comments, but now that my daughter is of the age where she will Google her name while riding the bus to school, I’m asking that the speculation on this issue please stop," Storms requests, noting that yes, her followers will likely be commenting on her new hair color and style. "Yes, I have black hair and bangs. I’m kinda dig," she concludes.