I can really relate to this. Nice artwork and Sona too. ^.=.^ I'm here for you, you aren't alone. *hugs*

Wow, no way. That's cool you can, and I'm happy to have made something that speaks to you. Aw, thank you on that as well, and being here for me. *I hug you back*

Yeh my whole life I've struggled socially, mentally, etc. as well (I have autism and limitations too), feel free to send me a note if you ever wanna talk awh you definitely aren't alone even if it may feel like it ❤️

Thanks, and I'm glad to know you, someone who deals with these same types of problems. Oh yeah, of course, I'll send you a note if I want to talk.

Sounds great, and of course. Us dragons gotta stick together. ^.=.^

Indeed, yes. ^^

Aww, Reptu, l'm so sorry to know... I can say that being independent is quite hard at the beginning, but if you can plan what you will do or organize a schedule, you might be able to do it, l understand you have your Asperger condition, and it might also be an obstacle, but you have overcome lots of things by yourself! And I understand you might be able, if you want, you can try, obviously you might fail, but don't give up! I know you can do It.

Thanks, Dave. That was very encouraging of you to say. I'm thankful that you can offer me some advice since you know how to be independent. And yes, I have overcome lots of things by myself, and I sometimes cry when I think about it. This is just another challenge I will have to face, and it's no different than the things I've overcome. I'm glad that you mentioned that, because I
really don't consider my past challenges, and when I think about it, I've surmounted hardships far bigger than this. You're such an awesome friend, and I am super lucky to have stumbled upon you on this site. Maybe reflecting on how lucky my life is will get me through these troubles.

Of course! I feel you when you said that you had to solve the stuff by yourself, l really wish I could do more, but practically, most of these things you have to solve it by yourself, because you're the only one who has the final solution. If l could be there with you, or even have the sources, l would be glad to do more, it's all because of the distance, unfortunately, but you can count with my , as you have helped me, I want to help you and see you fine, because you deserve it. X"3

Aw, that's all very nice of you; you're so sweet. I absolutely appreciate that you want to help me, and I'd accept your help. As you brought up, practically, I have to solve it by myself; that's why it's so difficult in the first place. I think with problems like these, they take time, and they find a way of working themselves out when I don't even try. But overall, it means so much to me I have you out there ing me, and because of the distance, I feel special that I have friends thousands of miles or kilometers away who care. It sucks to have struggles, but the way we help each other creates such an awesome story between us.

Of course! Don't give up yet, l know you can do it, and not everything is lost, keep it up, l'm also glad to have you as friend! X3

need a hug?

Awww, yes I do! Please! *I hug you back nice and tightly*

*beeg snuggle from smol derg*

Awwww, so wonderful!

heheh

Hello friend, sorry to hear that. And, I hear you. I know how hard and difficult it can be. The internal struggles and fighting yourself can be the hardest thing to deal with.
And, well, being independent is everyone's dream. I hope you can have your independence someday my friend. But, you don't have to rush it. Take it slow and it will come to you in due time. Ok.

You're so nice, Vickma, and thank you. Yeah, you know how it feels too, those internal struggles. Also, thanks for that advice; it helped me. It's true- I don't have to rush it. I think the fact that it has to happen someday makes me pressure myself, but I really shouldn't do that. You're right: take it slow. That's a much nicer approach.

No matter what happens Reptu, I will do my best to be around to help and you.
Being independent may be something you have to do someday, unless maybe you get a roommate or something?
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I wonder though. A question for you, as you get older and learn more about your problems and how to deal with them better, does the block get easier to push up? Or, and pardon me if this sounds rude as I don't mean for it to be but, as you get older, does it become harder to push because you learn more about and of more problems?
I worry about you Reptu.

I can't tell you how much it means to have you, Ghosty.
I'm certain it's something I have to do someday; I need a way to sustain myself, and I'm the only one I can truly depend on. Also, it's not good of me to rely on others for my life, not only for my sake, but also theirs.
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Oh no, it's not rude at all, and that is a genuinely interesting and important question. I honestly don't know the answer to that. In one way, it should get easier, because I collect life lessons on the way that prevent me from making the same mistakes. On the other hand, the farther you go in life, the more you uncover new challenges, stuff that you've never dealt with to where you can't use your past experiences. I hope, as an overall trend, it will get easier, but I prepare myself if it won't.

I am so sorry to hear that, but I am glad that your artwork helps you take out your anger, don't give up! Just that you're not alone, because I'm here for you Reptu :3

Thank you, Case. I'll that, and it's always good to have you here. :3 Yes, I'm super thankful I have my art to express all my emotions. I'll keep pushing on.

I feel I can relate to the feelings here, I haven't in a while now but I've also made pictures with similar feelings, some days to me it feels like I'm stuck in a hole and can't ever reach the top, like I can see the goals I want, but there's a weight on me from my own issues (social anxiety, autism etc) and every time I get closer I'm pulled back down.

Its also interesting to me what you said about the emotional hurt, as i feel similar but almost the other way round, for me the strongest emotion has always been sadness over anger when I'm feeling hurt emotionally, sadness over not only how my failures or issues can affect me, but anyone else in my life too. I've used those feelings in both my artwork and writing and I completely agree with how it can feel, I think its good too for us to visualise those feelings, for one with me it helps me explain to others sometimes how i feel when words just aren't enough.

Being independent especially I've found is really challenging, I'm not sure I will ever 100% be, although that's somewhat out of choice, I'll be happy though if I can reach a point where I'd be capable of doing so if I needed to, but even with our issues we can reach milestones, breaking it down sometimes helps. a big step to me feeling more independent was first getting any kind of work, I had an awful experience with an interview after I left college, was able to get occasional part time work, and then after building myself back up I managed to get a full time job, and now I've been there just over a year ^.^

Being able to have that achievement and milestone along with good friends and family who help me feel better has done a lot for me, we need to have things we can be proud of, no matter how big or small, and I think your artwork at least-from where I am is certainly one and I think your art is amazing, and a wonderful achievement and skill you have. ^.^

I know how sometimes there are certain things we can only face on our own, especially when It's with ourselves, but I'm here anytime you'd like to talk buddy, about anything! I'm hoping my words could help, even if its only a little, and I'm sure you will be able to overcome the challenges in your life buddy *gives a happy squeak and hugs* ^.^

You're familiar with this feeling too. The way you described it: that's just so frustrating. You may feel this too, but for me, it's like my mind is doing things that just don't make sense and cause unnecessary problems. That's good you haven't had that in a while. I need to do some growing in to mitigate these feelings for my future as well.

Very profound what you said. We're different in the way that sadness is the stronger form for you, so I find interest in that as well. Sadness it definitely strong: one negative thought over another, and it just builds up this chain that's hard to break free from, so I get that. And yes, well said: it's good for us to visualize our feelings. You brought up a good point: words are just not enough and visuals are effective in helping others understand.

Wow, awesome success story you've had- I can't imagine what strength it took for you to come back from that interview. That was helpful what you said- breaking everything down helps. I can just get too overwhelmed, because I think too far in the future. But making progress at a pace that suits me is far less intimidating.

I like what you said about the your achievement along with good friends and family. I should give more appreciation to them that I'm not alone- it just makes the life struggles much better to handle. Also, that's true "we need to have things we can be proud of, no matter how big or small." Aw, thank you what you said about my art. I think I needed to hear that. I tend to not give my art enough credit, because it's different and not so rewarded by society. But nevertheless, it's an achievement. It did take time and effort, and it's something I want to do.

You said it: there are some things we face on our own. It's because with my certain logic, only I can explain things to myself in a way that I can understand. Sure, Skorix, thanks for being here. I'll keep that in mind that you're available. Completely, your words helped. Again, thank you for taking so much time to write this comment to help me. Sorry that I took a while to respond. This is good- I feel so encouraged to face my struggles from reading this; it doesn't have to be so scary. *I hug you nicely back, purring quietly* ^^

It might look like you are chained...but you really have the higher ground!

Thanks, Rick! That might be so.

Your strong. Your honest. You may be afraid sometimes but you do your best. Anyone that thinks you arent trying.....can go to hell. You can only do YOUR best. Their expectations arent your expectations or anything of that. They are NOT you.
*Hug*

That's good how you put it. I guess I can only do my best; nobody really knows what I'm going through. I thank you for your comment.This was good for me to see, because I can sometimes get down on myself for not succeeding. But what more can I do, if I've reached my upper limit? I should be proud that I give it all my effort.
*hugs*

I don't believe that you've reached your limits... Maybe you have in the moment but you can always improve with time. Don't beat yourself up but also don't give up. Don't become too obsessed with something but also don't be afraid to try something you may love.
*Hugs*