As you can tell from this sloppy art of a Fursona that I have never posted on here before, I tried to get this out quickly. because i'm ready to be done for a while. My mental health is super, super messed up and has been for a while - longer than i'd like to admit. And i'm finally doing something about it, after weeks upon weeks of procrastinating and struggling and being super in need of help. Unfortunately, as a minor in a household where many of the problems I face would be condemned and my safety would be compromised (cough cough anti lgbtq+ and anti therian family cough cough) I cannot get therapy or something like that. however I am seeking out safe options, such as things I can do myself and getting a better sleep schedule. If you know of any ways that I could use to get out of this pit, any helpful resources or safe online counsellors, I would SO much appreciate that! I'm still going to read and occasionally respond to comments, but on studios and project-wise I'm going to be virtually inactive. Overall, i'm sad to even be taking a break. even if its just until school ends, which is when i'm planning to come back. or even if its for longer than that. I don't want to even take a break. but I have to in order to get my mental health in order. So I'll be gone for a while. An additional reason for this hiatus aside from mental health issues is between studying for finals, a research paper, a play, and a few other things, these last few weeks will be PACKED for me. So there simply will not be time to post. But fear not, dear viewer! I will be back! it's about 20 days until I'm free from the bonds of school, and after that, I will hopefully be able to return! and with a better posting schedule too... I hope y'all will be able to wait these three weeks until I come back. it won't be long! And when I do come back, i'll still definitely be working on myself. But it's the first steps that count the most! Well, remember that I still (platonically) love every one of you. if anyone else is in the same boat as me, i get it. Don't give up. I'm here. if you really need help, tell me. idc if I'm not posting projects or being on studios, I would go to the ends of the world to help you. Don't give up. Keep going. It's worth it, I promise. If you want an example, look at Clawed_Beauty101 on yt! They're doing amazing, and they were in this situation multiple times from what I understand. It gets better! Which is hard to believe, I know... but it does. Don't give up. I love you. See you in less than three weeks! -- CloverTheAlterhuman <3