I don't know if I ever succeeded, but I always tried to communicate to you how much I appreciated the work and art you do, as well as your sense of humor. Being someone who tends to be a bit insensitive I hope I'm not one of the ones who helped thrust the dagger of depression farther up into your creative sternum.
I'm in the same boat, so I guess I know a lot how you feel. I may not have both barrels like you do given some of the things that's happened to you. Me, I've been pretty much flat out told nothing I do in the community is worth anything to anyone, even friends don't. With the comic, at least there's a chance but in the end it's just three of my characters. Even Jodi pretty much agrees. I think Ael and Namrepus are the only people who ever thought anything... strange thing is neither of 'em even seen the last works.
I aint always been the best kind of friend to have, but I DO hope I at least helped a bit when it came to letting you know that there are friends out there and that we think you're talented. Not to mention we as your friends just want to see you happy because like I said, that sense of humor of yours makes us happy, you should be able to enjoy some of that joy as well. "You should be able to eat the dinner you prepared along with everyone else."
I have been pretty much been booed out of the community for doing the same thing but... if you're feeling low say something about it, at least to friends you can rely on to listen and understand. It might not solve the problems but it might relieve some of the discomfort and who knows... someone might find the answer! Just don't do like I did and post it in a journal. THat's how I got dogpiled and virtually got my ass kicked by MY so-called friends. Go to someone specific you trust. I know I can always go to Ael, you're always good to pick up my spirits a bit, Tamar seems supportive of you (When he's got the time at least.)
At any rate, I hope to see you churn out more of your stuff out there. Carlitoish goodness!

I never thought I see you again.

But nice see ya.

Yeah, I pop in once in a while to check journals. I have this lingering paranoia that something might happen to someone and I might be able to help. Though generally all helping does is get me into trouble, so rarely do I try.

I'm just glad to see ya.

Hey Calito I'm still here.

If you need someone to talk to. I'm here.

I want you to stay strong and keep your head up.

I don't often reply to an art posting because I feel I need to have something to actually say. So many times you'll find other posters already saying how well done a piece of art is. What can I add to that? So for the most part I stay silent. It's not to say I don't appreciate what's been offered I just don't have anything unique to say.

It does go both ways. If I'm not commenting in the negative it does mean nothing stands out as wrong or off.

I know what it's like to feel unappreciated. I've done several Extinctioners and Jewel Vixen fics but almost never hear anything back for my efforts.

-Tef

I'm glad you haven't stopped. I've really been enjoying your art.

Sorry to hear you're going through some tough times, I myself am in a rut, and get depressed to. For what it's worth your artwork rocks, no one, not even the individual who you have mentioned has the right to put down any of your works, and if you need to take a break from drawing then you go ahead and do so. If you feel like talking, I'm on AIM and Yahoo! Messanger.

I know the feelings. I have been there. I livve with depression adn I am on meds for it. I hate it, but I know I would go back to praying for death if I stopped taking them. I know I would hurt my family and ruin my daughter's already fragile life. So while I cannot say I know your pain, I do know the depression that comnes from it, and if you would like to talk it trhough, let me know.

Just remember, even in the worst of times, there will always be your friends rooting for you, even if they're miles away :)