*cant' really say anything, so just hugs*

Sometimes, it really is best this way.

So true. *holds tight and nuzzles at your neck*

Just remember, those who love you are here when you need them, and we will allways do what we can too mend the cracks in your heart, and the aches of your soul, nomatter what it shall cost us *kisses you softly on the forehead and does what he can too tend your wounds*

*Blink blink*

That was very beautiful, hun..... I'm kind of at a loss....

*softly presses the tip of his finger on hir lips, before then kissing hir upon the forehead lightly*

All I ask, is that nomatter how bad things may get, or how hopeless things may seem, do not give up heart, and stand strong.

It might take weeks, months or maybe even years, too heal such deep wounds, and there are some that we never truely are free of.. but all we can do, is do the best, for who we are and who we love..

I remember when I first saw the picture that this one comes after.. how hard life was for you, what plagued your mind then.. but you still stood tall through it all, and you will do so again.

I'll do all I can too assist you in the trials ahead, Ashley, in any way that I can, and one day help you rebuild your mirror of dreams, so that as you gaze into it, one day they will become not just a reflection of dreams, but a realization in reality

This really makes me shed a tear...

Actually, I'm a bit of a mess right now.

I'm sorry, but I'll have to sign back in later, hun. *hugs* Thanks, and please take care.

Please take care you too man, please.

Sorry ta run off hun. I was actually engaged in a conversation of delicate... yeah... with the other half of this image. Long story, but I really was pretty out of sorts.

Thanks fur the sentiments, though I'm glad you liked the work. Unfortunately, I can't say the rest of what I have to upload on file is too terribly happy either... *flips hir crucial over in hir fingers*

Well, I had these periods in my works too(glad that's over I have to say).

Dont be sorry man, 'K?

**holds you close, rocking with you in my arms** I know too well how it feels and I wish to all the stars in the heavens that there was a way to stop others from hurting like that. As you said, only time can mend that kind of pain and ache, very slowly but it does happen. Just know that no matter what, you always can get through it... even if you don't believe it yourself. You are allowed to break down, cry, scream, rage, and feel sorry for yourself but I know this Ash, you are incredibly strong and brave.... you are sensitive and brilliant and that makes you more susecptable to the demons of pain. I believe in you sugar, I always have and always will.

This was beautiful though heart-shattering... as it was intended to be. I wish I could convey my emotions like that.

*hugs tightly, shivvering* To know that you understand this image so well, I'm sorry. You have to have hurt and suffered in a very specific way that you shouldn't have. Noone should have, but... I'm sorry. Thank you fur the sentiments though hun. *smiles* I don't know if I really deserve words of such high caliber praise, but still, they're greatly appreciated.

You definitely understood me perfectly in this image, and everything it entailed.

Don't feel sorry for me, the guy who caused me to hurt like this wasn't worth it... he left me 2 days before we were to get married so pretty much, I was left at the altar and out over $1,000. Had he not hurt me like that though, I would not have been fragile enough to met the one I have been with for nearly 10 years. My love had a lot of mending of my heart to do, he knew I was fragile and rather than let me hurt myself further, he became my reason to live. The funniest part is I had fallen in love with him from the moment I first saw him... and thought he was a girl. A month after we met, we got engaged... we weren't even a couple until then... he woke from a nightmare. In it he dreamt of a world where there was no me and it terrified him. So one month after having my heart completely shattered, he renewed my dreams. I still fear I am going to wake up and be back home at my parents house alone and hurting. I still hurt from the past, nothing can change that, but as I tell people, if I can find my other half... the yin to my yang... then there is more than hope for everyone. **kisses your cheek**

Start the healing process, look into that mirror and have a long talk with your demons and dreams. Tell the demons they have no control over you and tell the dreams to not mock you, stupid as it may sound, it does work. My mirror holds two images, one is this bitter and hatefilled... creature who sneers at me, the other is this naive looking sweet and gentle face. I only in the last 5 years found the good in me and it was rare to find at all. I just couldn't see it, the self hate in me was too strong. One day, 4 years ago, I had an "episode"... I couldn't look in the mirror without seeing this person I hated and it hurt me. I was at work and just had it. I punched the mirror and cut up my fist pretty badly. As I cleaned up the mess, I talked to my reflection in the fragmented mirror, telling it to just shut up, that I am not going to live in that dark place in my heart any longer. I told it I was supposed to be happy, there was no reason in Hell that I should be looking forward to death. I felt calmer after that, my supervisor never found out what happened to the mirror. I told her a drunk guest broke the mirror. I still fight with my demons, who doesn't.

Oh crap, sorry for rambling on. All I meant to do was say that I am here for you. **hugs you tight and keeps mouth shut to not ramble on**

Your rambling is actually very appreciated, hun, not to mention helpful. To take these words and use them as a mirror of sorts to view the self... Yes. *pokes your cheek* You feel free to ramble anytime you like, and if you could, tell that sweetie of yours, shi done good, form me.

I am still so sorry......

Nothing to be sorry fur, luv. It was ...well...sometimes still is, one of those times when you look in the mirror and that person smiles back at you, not happily, but a sneering mockery of your pain, and you lash out. Tired of seeing that furson, tired of chasing a dream which, maybe it's just fur an instant, but you feel like a fool fur doing so. And in anguish you can't express yourself any other way but to scream and lash out at what hurts you, yourself.

Sorry to be so depressing, luv. But things have been a little... well... off fur a while. But I appreciate your thoughtfulness. More than I've probably ever said.

I know there isn't anything to be sorry for, but it still doesn't change the fact that I am sorry it happened. That dream..... shouldn't have been snearing as much as it was. Damn dream. You get back here and put on a happy face, you hear! *Snickers* REally though, it's something that didn't need to happen, but did. We can't change it. But I sure as pie will try to help as much as possible.

*hugs* dear, is all i can say for now...

Sometimes, hun, that's more than enough. *hugs back, smiling sadly* Sometimes, it says more than anything.

-Gets big eyes and runs up to hug you - I relise that this is very l;ate but I missed you and I hope things mend - Gives you a big hug and a nuzzle -

Eep- Now it's mah turn to be sorry cutie. My reply seems much later than yours.

Well... things have been... yes... *sighs* ... they got better... then didn't... but I still believe in the dream. I do. It's just something I'll have to be patient and VERY strong fur.

With a family like you around though, hun, I'm sure I'll make it. *smiles and kisses your hand* Missed you too by the by, Lovely.

is't sokay sweety. It is good that your still going to the postive side of things dear and I will alwase be here for ya if ya need to talk or what not. _ smiles at you blushes a little-