Weeeeelll. Life's shit. I guess you ought to get some reminders of that fact as often as possible.

I remember my grandpa told me, "Don't be afraid of your scarred hide; it shows people where you've been. It is yours, and that's what matters."
I can sympathize wholeheartedly with a couple of these; particularly being in pain all the time and feeling embarrassed of my biggest trigger...which is somebody setting down bags too hard :-/
Do drawings like this help you usually? I've thought about actually using my art to harness my feelings but they always end up kinda...idk dark or I just don't feel better. ):

Yeah they help a ton
And its ok if Vent art is Dark, its getting out emotions and feelings in a safe way.
A lot of my really artsy fartsy drawings are vents hidden under bright colors o/

I never thought about doing a brightly colored vent, that's something I ought to try sometime. ;v ;
I guess I was always just embarrassed of my darker vent arts because people think theyre "cringey" you know?
Last thing I would ever want would be a character of mine showing up on an art blog being made fun of because theyre crying or smth
I'll definitely try putting my feelings into art more often, i think it would be healthier to get it out right? ;o :

sidenotebecauseidk but i think its very brave of you to post these and show us how you're feeling
like..idk
it's just very open and honest?? and i really admire the strength it takes to put your emotions in front of a crowd hnnhh

Yeah i'm sure i've been on cringe blogs because i'm not scared to post when i'm getting out emotions.
I've done all manner from gorgeous colorful things to selfharm images, throwin middlefingers in the air and Animations
Vent art is different for every person.
And i never imagined sharing it to be a strength or a weakness. Its art as much as anything else I post.
I suffer from needing near constant validation and art is a way I can get that. To know that I exist and matter to at least a couple people.

Oh but I feel you? It's kind of imposssible for me to just go
"well screw this i'm just not going to post something"
because i also need the sort of validation that comes from posting haha dshfgds
so i totally get where you're coming from on that
i think i need to just post all the vents, doodles, failed paintings..
anything i want and damn the consequenes >:U /shakefist

Omg Meep, you're reading my mind. 95% of this is exactly how I've been feeling all year. I'm glad I'm not alone and can sympathize with someone, but at the same time I'm sad that you're sad too. ;-;
Well for what it's worth you have and continue to inspire me. I hope we both find happiness really soon, because I believe we deserve it. ='(

Hope you don't mind a hug. *hug*

oh look, its me


xD

I feel like I can relate to a few of these myself to be honest ;;

Sounds like most of your problems are caused by worrying about what other people think of you. Not that it's any of my business to butt into your life, but we've chatted a few times and I know a little bit abt it, so forgive me. :c But seriously, start valuing your own opinion above other people's and your state of mind should improve drastically. Fuck their expectations, take care of you first.

Yeah i've been working on it a lot and these thoughts don't hit me too often
Just stressed because i've been getting harrassment calls from my other grandparents about going to a funeral tomorrow to see my mother.
She hasn't wanted anything to do with me for 24 years i don't expect this to be any different

Gah, I see. :S I know you have! You're always a delight to talk to. ^^b
And I can absolutely see why you're stressing out. But I think all you need is a healthy dose of your charm and optimism to see you through it and once it's done, you can move on! <3

You're a strong Meep, and stronger all the more for moving forward
Keep up the lovely work and keep your chin up!

Well this is less happy than the other comic. But I understand it's needed.

You have a stingray plushy? How did you come to have this glorious object.

I found it at a zoo! the instant i spotted him i knew i needed him because its so hard to come across good seapankcakes

Have you ever petted one? Some aquariums have touch tanks :3

*gives you the biggest hug*
I love you so much you adorable floof <3