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Leaving Tumblr

So after some internal debate and a very insightful therapy session, I've decided that I don't want to be on this site anymore.

I have realized that there is nothing of value for me here and there's a lot of things on here that I just don't 'vibe' with.

I feel as if I have wasted time here(I have) caring about things, or opinions of others that at the end of the day don't matter at all. Not a single soul knows me here, yet due to my art in a fandom or tag, I am idolized. I'm not allowed to be human. I am not upset at leaving. In fact, I find myself very eager to and I am excited to see how much this decision betters my mental health and just life in general.

I'm not deleting the account, just dropping it.

Cannot wait to see the amount of comments about "missing" my art. It'll really validate my decision.

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To the anon that sent an ask about drawing my IFS Members all together on April 2nd. I AM VERY MUCH WORKING ON THAT.

My Family System has grown since then(I think 9 right now), so it is very much like getting nine toddlers to sit still for a photo and some are more stubborn than others. (glances at Vader)

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your art rips me apart like a crazed stray cat and then puts me back together so very carefully how the hell do you do that

Also what would happen if your characters found a small kitten

I’m going to assume that “your characters” is referring to Phox and Haas.

“Out the airlock you go.”~Phox

Phox is not a fan of pets or animals in general. He finds them unsanitary.

Despite this, he is extremely tolerant of Theo’s spine rats due to the simple fact that Theo loves his rats and Phox loves Theo. Anything that threatens those rats, like say…a cat/kitten, Phox will not hesitate to protect the ‘fury monsters’.

(Thank you and I have no idea cause it rips me apart and leaves me there lmao)

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Friendly Reminder. I block like spams regardless of whether you're a bot or not. Likes do nothing for artists.

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Happy to see I can still draw with traditional mediums.

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I've been reading No Bad Parts, which is about internal family systems therapy, and immediately off the bat it is giving me better mental health advice than any other book, article, or healthcare worker ever has. highly recommend, especially if you currently or in the past dealt with self harm or overwhelming emotions

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I picked this book up after being in IFS Therapy for over two years AKA not too long ago, and I LOVE this book. I have yet to finish it, but every page is filled with highlighter markings and plenty of notes.

There are days I doubt myself and my System, and the book puts all my fears of "am I mad?" to rest.

I love IFS therapy. It's helped me not feel so alone and care more about myself.

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That's not Elijah....

Last week, my therapist and I discovered a new Part in my system. He can take on the form of other Parts, though he has stated he never takes Vader's form. Ever.

He can influence Parts too, like a puppet master. He's an illusionist.

He does have a default form but he is not comfortable with me showing it. He's normally very nonchalant. Once I notice a slight thing off, his illusions just crumble and I realize I was not communicating with the Part I thought I was.

He does not frighten me in the least.

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Do it Vader. He needs sleep!

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Hi, me again. A question for Dr Phox: so... you're 61 but you definitely don't look 61. How do you achieve that?

(Also, are you aware of exactly how beautiful you are?)

I age 25% slower than normal humans. Fun.

Both of Elijah’s parents are from a rather….disturbing cult. His mother separated from the cult before he was born.

(Oh I am hyper aware my dear. 🧡)

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Current Zbrush project

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just like every year, passover snuck up on me

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Hi!! Don't feel like you have to respond to this, but I just wanted to let you know that I think you are incredibly talented and I admire you a lot.

I hope you have a lovely day 😋

Hello dear anon! Thank you so much! I appreciate this, truly. I never know what to say...

Got work in an hour or so. Thank you for the well wishes! I hope YOU have a lovely day too.

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dude people call you abusive and passive aggressive because you're asserting your boundaries and setting the rules for your own personal space?! Unbelievable. The gall of some people. I'm sad your experience with the Star Wars fandom hasn't been super great. My sympathies are with you.

Honestly this isn't the first time something like this has happened in this corner of the fandom to me. Star Wars, The Imperial side of things, Vader, Piett, ect have not at all been soured for me. I find immense joy in these characters and some people trying to tell me who I am or what I should do are so far down on my "fucks to give" list. So don't be sad at all.

I'm 29 years old and have been in this fandom longer than some of these people have been alive.

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Love how on my cellphone Elijah looks sunnurnt as all hell. He doesn't look at all on my iPad or PC.

SIIIIGHHH

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The reason why I haven't posed any art lately.

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Hi! just want to tell you that I love your IFS art <3

Drew Norman answering this one as he’s a representation of my art and creativity. ANYWAYS. Thank you! I appreciate it! I really should draw the others how I see them. IFS!Norman is really the only one that gets that treatment. -gestures to eyes, and scar-

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The image Palpatine receives upon asking Vader “What’s your ETA”.

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If ya'll could stop putting clone wars or PT shit on this that would be grand.