2/2/24 So I've pretty much dealt with self esteem issues since I started this hobby. I understand the 100% source of my low self esteem and that is looking towards others for validation and not listening to myself. - I believe since i started this hobby seriously in 2005 i've made great strides. I have something to be proud of - I've solved my issues; I'm done posting see I've realized if people compliment my artwork, or ignore it it actually irritates me equally. maybe its because i spent a JRPG's worth of time on it but some wires get crossed like I'm just not happy with either like I feel offended over no attention but unworthy other times. ** my solution is just not posting anymore what I notice now is I'm making art i'm happy about it. they never see the light of day but i look back on them while I'm at work like * grin * i like this ~ I'm not quitting social media , I'm graduating from it. - I positively can't stand these places anymore greedy artists who push their