That's wild! They knew lol

You are good, don't worry!! You and many others were very supportive from the very beginning and you guys are the ones I'm focusing on :) Made me really happy to see how much Crescent was loved and people just showing up for him!

Yeah. Grief is a very complicated thing to deal with and saps away lot of your energy. Things that should be very easy to do just arent.

There's nothing wrong w/asking for space and it's never personal. Sometimes you just don't have the bandwidth to deal w/other issues atm

I understand. I was just venting yesterday, but do feel lot better today. I did talk to a couple people last night, who went through the exact same thing of losing a partner, and it helped a whole lot

Ahh I dont like being a bother so I just sometimes wait for others to initiate first, due to past experiences. I will try to be better about it

I completely understand. I know it's not personal, but sometimes being in a bad headspace makes you think silence = not caring. It's just a very delicate situation, so I get it being easier to just stay away

Oh my god, that's just awful. And losing her at such a young age, too. :( I can't even imagine what you were going through. I'm so, so sorry cancer took away your mom, also. It's the worst. I hope you're doing okay nowadays, but of course she will never be forgotten.

And thank you, btw :)

That's unfortunate when friendships slowly fade away. I have also lost friends this way, esp in cases where they drift away after you stop putting in the effort to stay in touch. Sometimes we may see someone as a friend, but they may not see 'US' as one. I hope you found more compatible friends!

I really appreciate it, but I know nothing can be done to bring back my dead boyfriend. I just have to learn to live with it and let time do it's thing

Oh yeah, I feel that. I do desire alone time, as well, while going through something like this. But, at the same time, do want connection and appreciate being thought of. Even if I don't have the energy to respond atm, it means a lot. I will keep that in mind, as well, thank you :)

Most likely the case, yeah. It's sort of a double edged sword, cause giving too much space leads to those feelings of isolation and feeling alone. I guess I need to just learn to just initiate things more and not worry about bothering others nor coming off as needy.

Thank you as always, friend ❤️

It's rough all around, unfortunately. First time I personally went through something like this, but I have to just learn how to navigate and cope with these new realities

That sounds rough, I'm really sorry you went through all that. :( Difficult times like that can really show who's there during bad times and who's not. I hope you're doing better and healing, yourself, as of late.

And thank you, I appreciate it :)

I totally understand. The messages did blow up when the news 1st broke out. I couldn't respond to everyone, cause it was a lot, but it still really meant a lot people said something at all. But it does amp up that feeling of isolation when the check-ins slow down and stop completely eventually

Oof, that stings in your situation. I'm sorry people just left when you needed the support the most. And yeah, you hit the nail there, especially about the "fun" friend thing. I know I'm not fun at all lately, but it makes me appreciate the people that do genuinely reach out even more

And yeah, death makes people uncomfortable and we're reminders of what could happen to their own loved ones someday. :C They can't face the fact and avoid the grieving for that reason

Yeah, some probably think we just want to be left alone or simply have no words. I've definitely been a recluse since this happened and know I'm not the most fun to talk to right now lol. But, low-pressure check-ins really mean a whole lot; Even just a single emoji haha

Oh no, I'm really sorry about your grandma, as well :( I lost mine, also, back in 2023 due to all kinds of health issies. Just 2 days after my late partner and I's anniversary date.

That's a bummer, though. I know there's no malice, people just don't know what to say or they haven't experienced it

I'm going to have to just look into finding some local grief support groups and talk with others in similar situations that can relate more

To those who experienced losing a loved one, was it common for people not to reach out while grieving? Feels like ever since I lost Crescent, some friends have distanced themselves or worse; Not said a single word at all. But, I get grief makes some uncomfortable and not an easy thing to discuss

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Indeed, thank ya!

His pelt is just way too comfortable!

Thanks! For real, I'd just take the towel lol

Lmao I remember this XD Same energy yes lol

I never plan to stop drawing and commissioning art with his characters! They will be kept alive as long as possible :)

You're welcome! Your ideas are always really fun to draw. Me too, I'm glad he got a laugh out of it and got to show him at all

Quick note about this; This was completed very close to around when Cres' health issues came up in Jan, but the idea was discussed in mid-December. Due to all that was going on with Cres then, the client and I decided to hold off on posting. Now that time has passed, we feel it's okay to share now

Azul is quite the prankster Yoshi and Crescent is always finding himself getting involved in his latest antics. With how cold it's been, a fox pelt was looking warm and cozy. Cres is not amused =P

Commission done for @yosh.fyi, feat. Crescent, way back in Janurary!

New ref sheet from @ballpitbee.bsky.social! It was definitely time for an update. Thank ya so much again!