So I realize I haven't updated my journal in like nine months, which probably gave people the wrong idea on how things are going. I figured I should update this so folks know.

Those of you who know me directly know that for a long time, I've been dealing with RL depression and anxiety. I moved home a little over a year ago, had a brief stint of homelessness two months ago, but thankfully that's been sorted. And despite all that, I've been making progress on the mental health front. I've been a lot more open in sharing the art I've gotten as commissions or rewards, where-as before I'd be hyper-anxious about it. But even outside of that, my mood's taken a lift given the quiet little fishing town I live in, to the point where I'm starting to feel okay about going outside on my own, rather than remaining a complete hermit. I mean, I still am to an extent, but it's a choice rather than forced upon me by my own brain.

The state of the world still scares me a little, admittedly. Especially with the trainwreck that is Brexit, but what can you do about it? At this point, we're just along for the ride, but I'm getting a lot of help in dealing with the curveballs in general, and I'm thankful for that. And some of that support comes from you guys out there, who've favorited the commissions and rewards I've gotten, who've watched me to see what I get next, and those who've noted or IMed me personally to talk with me. I know it's going to sound cliche, but truly, thank you so much for your support and enthusiasm! I'm starting to feel more and more prepared to share some of my own writing that I've been anxious about for months now. I can't say when admittedly, anxiety is a hard thing to shake, but with you guys out there cheering me on? I think I can do it.

So again, thanks everyone. It really does mean a lot to me.