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Posted 6 months agoMy mind hasn't been clear for literal months now and I think I know why. I told myself I didn't want to do this, because someone years ago once said I kept changing what characters I focus on. They pointed out how I used to do pics of Yakko Warner almost exclusively and then at some point switched to Sonic. I don't know why, but I felt attacked, although in hindsight it wasn't even a real critique, but moreso an observation. I don't like when people point out my obsessions because it makes me feel broken, like my brain doesn't function properly.
But it felt even worse that someone spoke about me like I threw away certain characters without a second thought, like I'd do that with Sonic. But the sad truth is I think I need to.
I know it sounds extremely childish, but I haven't been happy with Sonic for years, and last year was a huge struggle because I just kept trying to push past all my fears, guilt, and doubt. It doesn't help that instead of understanding, everyone acts like I'm crazy (maybe I am). And then when I try and set boundaries because I still feel iffy about this character, much less this franchise, I am the villain. It hurts. It really does.
So, I've come to a conclusion: I need to stop making art of Sonic the Hedgehog. Maybe not the whole franchise, but this character needs to go.
So my real question is: are you all okay with this?...
Posted 7 months agoDo any of y'all get that feeling when you're trying to avoid thinking about something/someone that things that remind you of that thing just sort of start appearing left and right?
