Because spuds are spectacular.
If you have time, please read this. And then perhaps link it to others who may need help.
I've come to love all of you here as a family, and families support each other. I'll never let you go down a path of darkness if I can help it. If you have trouble going on in real life, come talk to me, or practically anyone else on deviantART. If you feel that you are invisible in others' presence, come talk to us. I assure you that you are not.
I'm a bit disappointed that there isn't enough support spreading through here, and we need to change that. A few people work hard every day to ensure that someone doesn't do something drastic to themselves out of self-loathing.
Please. Don't. It's not only selfish, but think about how much it would hurt your family and friends (yes, you. You have friends, and you always will). Think about anyone who you've paid an ounce of emotion in your life to, even hatred. If you ruin yourself, how will it affect them? They'd likely be devastated. They'd think they were the one who destroyed your future. And if they are? Then they shouldn't be part of your life in the first place.
It's even worse to ones that you loved, love, and will love.
So please, before doing anything terrible, find someone. I am always open to talk about anything. You'll receive no prejudice from me. I'll put aside any past differences. Even if we've never talked before. And if you aren't comfortable talking to me, I have a large list of several other Deviants who are more than willing to lend a shoulder to cry on. They're likely better than I.
I need to make a few personal announcements to some certain individuals who are going through some terrible things:
A-Lovely-Anxiety - Don't ever attempt anything like that again. Please listen to me. The journal scared me half to death, and I forbid you from taking any further attempts. I can't truly stop you, but you've built a loving home on deviantART. We love you here. Your friends and family love you, even if they haven't been saying so as often as they should. You're a beautiful person and please, be strong. Stay with us, and I promise that we'll make it worth the rest of your life.
chromeantennae - I don't know what's wrong recently, but someone told me that you've been going through something rough. I think I can speak for so many of us in saying that you have always seemed like such a helpful person. More than that, actually. You are the type of person who will love someone unconditionally, and I know so many who can back that statement up. And I've come to count on you as a friend. If you ever need to talk, you have over four hundred people who you can talk to, not just me. Stay safe.
PoetryOD - Everything seems to be on a downward spiral, and I can't pretend to know what personal demons you're battling right now. I think you need someone who you can spill everything to. You may not believe me now, but you'll look back on this rocky road and realize it made you stronger. Maybe it's a cliche, but it's the truth. You're always willing to help others and brighten their days, and it's time we do the same for you. You're one of my closest friends, and I would hate it if you gave up now. Stay strong. We love you.
If you can, please send some love to these three. I know there are many more, but there's something that we could try to aid these dear souls. Just a simple message or note would be sufficient.
On a final note, I'd like to thank you for sticking with me through thick and thin. This community is one of the loveliest I've ever found, and the friends I've met here are to keep. Thank you for reading this, and know that there is always someone who is willing to help you. Yes, you. Even if you haven't met them just yet.
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