A very strong image.
And a moving story to go with it.
I think we have all been in that place at one point or another, some more then others.

Awesome work.

Thanks, glad you like it. Didn't think it'd be so well recieved. It's funny, sometimes when you look at a person, you think that they couldn't possibily have been in such a situation... but I guess it really is more likely than it appears. Shouldn't judge a book by its cover, I guess.

It is something we all experience.

Mhmm. But it's also something we all can overcome. Submitting this, and seeing the support here, really helps strengthen my will.

...why?

You're one of the coolest dudes i know in the internet - how come you don't have friends irl?

Because the internet and real life are reaaally different.

(And I'm not cool at all what are you talking about)

True. I'm a pretty different person to my friends irl. To the non-furry ones, at least.

I'm sure you'll make some by being yourself.

And stop pretending to be so modest! You're cool, goddamit!

The strongest person is not a flawless person. It's just all he did was pushing all that flaws aside and accept who they are.

The weakest person is not the a person with everything flawed. It's just all he did was reminding himself always that he cannot accept the flaws, that is why other people will not accept those flaws too.

Thou know the answer in thy heart. You know it too well, that you will not let it.

Alternation.

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Sorry for being weird. Anyways, to sum it up,

I used to be all freaked out like you do. But it'll always happen like everyday if you're still the same person. So, get on that. I'll root for ya.

That quote couldn't be more true. I dwell upon my flaws often, and I guess it prevents me from letting my good qualities shine. I've been following you for a long time, so I have an idea of the stuff you've been through, both external and internal. It was actually looking at some of your stuff that inspired me to draw this out. Thanks for the support, it helps.

Me too. I've been looking at your work for a while now. Pretty much progressing good. :3

Keep yourself strong, buddy. You are your best help and that will make you be able to help others.
The only thing to do to solve the problem you're having is to not do the same thing. :D

Very good SirBob. I like it allot.

It's Rob... but thanks.

SirRob then lol. my bad.

You know I always love you, dude. And Paimon is giving an "Auu auu, fighto!"

Thanks, bud.

awwwww! *hugs and licklicklicks your face*

Are my tears salty?

why, yes, yes they are

It looks great :) I hope you're feeling well.

Thank you, and thank you. I'm feeling much better.

I hope you overcome your fears and weaknesses, and I hope you find yourself with peace. Beautifully piece.

Glad you like it, and thanks for the well wishes.

OMG I HAVE THIS SAME FEELING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

you're in my head AHHHHH

perfect representation!

Oh? What are you doing pretending you're my fursona? Ha ha, judging from all the comments, it looks like having the same feeling isn't that unlikely.

I feel like that in real life, it's way hard to connect with people.

It totally is... At least it's easier on the internet.

I agree with you on that.

Do you still get on skype?

Not really... All my socializing is on forums. I find it difficult to hold up a one-on-one conversation, so I'd rather be with a group of people, where I can chime in whenever I please.

oh....thats...not me then. nevermind..

I have good friends online, so you don't have to worry about me...

I worried about everyone is all...

Ah, the woes of being too self-conscious at times. I've had that feeling quite a lot in high school. But all you have to do is just be yourself and the friends will come to you or you might find someone new. :3

I'm just gonna go ahead and quote Lisa Simpson. "Be myself? I've been myself for eight years and it hasn't worked."

But life isn't a TV show. :P

I'm sure someone out there's watching and laughing at us.

But in TV shows, the cast is usually unaware of the audience.

You mean aware, right? I really wish there was an edit button.

Well, if we're talking about a game show then maybe. XD

Well... actors certainly know they're on TV. :P

But the way you worded it... We certainly aren't aware of anyhing watching us, are we?

Maybe people are reading this conversation? XD

I doubt anyone would care about our conversation.

Maybe that one guy possibly? :O

Im watching you guys...

See! Proof!

Aww Rob. I know just how you feel. :\ Things get better with time.. I think, at-least everyone says it does. Lovely drawing by the way *hugs*

Heheh, thanks for your sympathy. Yeah, I guess I should keep a positive outlook from now on.

(Probably won't commit to that though)

that is beautiful and sad....i have been there once myself. and know quite well the pain of it...and i am and have been myself...and always will be....

If you have once been there in the past, that must also mean you have come over it. And that's what's important, right? Thanks for the sympathy, I appreciate it.

yes i've overcame it, which is why i choose the extend my hand to others in friendship, especially if they have difficulty in doing so themselves...for i share that connection to them

You're a very kind person to do that... Thank you for extending your hand to me, as well.

This picture has so much feeling in it and that what pictures are all about. To express them and you captured it. You did awesome pic and you are a cool person. Also one day that fear will be gone. you just have the find the right people. hugs you always have a friend in me. :)

Thanks... To hear that from you is an honor, Shape. Putting expression into my art is one of my favorite aspects of it. I know I have a friend in you, Shape. You're genuine, and that's really rare... Thanks for being my friend.

Shape was right; there is true feeling and emotion in this.

Glad you feel that way, Thlayli. Thanks for your support, it helps.

I give credit where credit is due, and I can relate in a different way.

This image is so powerful even the thumbnail gave me chills... You're a great person, Rob, even if you forget that sometimes. There's someone out there waiting for you — wishing they could be with someone like you. You'll find them someday.

It's funny, since I didn't put much thought in it... I was just drawing from the heart. I wasn't going for artistic merit, it was just something to relieve some of my frustration. I was actually planning to draw a character of mine in a battle pose, heheh. Thanks, Riv.

draw more

I'm trying to avoid responding to the description...

You're doing a bang-up job, mate.

wow, an amazing pic and very piercing narrative to go with it. I'm glad you included that little disclaimer underneath it or I'd be worried about you.

Glad you like it, thanks. Yeah, I didn't want people to think I was like, dying or something.

This is really beautiful :(

Thanks, glad you think so.

...Did you that just come out when you decided to upload this or did you sit around for a while writing it out?

Just came out. I proofread it, of course. When you watch anime, you get good at spouting this sort of stuff.

Anime certainly is good at random outbursts of emotions!

Damn, do I know how that feels. =\

At least we're united in our loneliness, or something like that...

i like this *hugs*

Glad you enjoy it, thanks.

anytime :)

Your artwork is always so expressive dude. There is just something about your pictures that never fails to tug at the heart strings.
This piece also speaks to me on a deeper level because I myself have been having these exact same thoughts rolling through my head for a while now. I am just frustrated because there doesn't seem to be anyone around me whom I can relate to.
Shane

Haha, I dunno about that... I often think there's not enough emotional stuff in my gallery, because that's the sort of thing I love.

Not being able to relate to people... it's sort of funny and cruel how so many people can feel like that, and yet those people can't seem to find each other.

I think this is my favorite piece in your whole gallery, I just wanted to say so... :)