ryuumajin

Update on my Patreon (or lack of...)

Added 2023-05-31 12:21:44 +0000 UTC

Hey everyone,

First of all, I want to apologize for almost being absent for half a year, and it feels like my Patreon has been lacking updates.

During these past six months, there have been several events that have taken a toll on my mental well-being. To be honest, even drawing itself has been incredibly difficult to me.

In January, my beloved cat fell ill, and I scrambled to find commissions to cover the expenses, but it was tough with our usual income. Sadly, he passed away in early February. Until around March, I had almost lost the desire to draw, as I felt that most of my efforts were futile. I couldn't afford to seek therapy either, so I acknowledged it as a sign of depression and accepted it. I didn't share this with anyone.

On top of that, I was overwhelmed trying to handle various commissions to cover my father-in-law's medical expenses. Besides paying for our pet's hospitalization, I also had to continue financing my partner's father's treatment. I truly felt burnt out. It's not that the ideas didn't come to mind, but my body and mind just didn't seem to cooperate.

Fortunately, there was a turning point when someone sent me an encouraging message. My friends also offered to "keep an eye on and report" my daily activities, which wasn't an easy process, but I'm feeling better now. At least, my work motivation has almost recovered.

Then, in April, two stray kittens that I adopted and cared for passed away in succession. Honestly, it brought me down a bit, but it wasn't as devastating as before. Since then, I've slowly started drawing again, with various deadlines, but I admit I'm still nervous about reopening my Patreon.

I will gradually send something on Patreon again. Your support has been incredibly helpful to me financially. Once again, I apologize and thank you for your support.