<3 !!!800 Watchers!!! <3

I'm still a Little League player in the Community, but still... you guys are awesome!!! <3
800 Watchers. Wow. For such a specialized/socially cringy "kink", and me with my current level of art skill, this is still a pretty amazing number of followers.
Without you guys... my story would just be in the back of my mind, gathering dust. Thanks for keeping me public, and this comic progression alive.
I've tried to say a Thank You for every Watcher who follows me on their profile page. I can't say thanks for every Favourite anymore... get's kind of tedious, but the LEAST I can do is say Thank You for the Watch. If I have somehow not posted a Thanks on your profile yet... let me know!!!: I want everyone to get at least that from out of me.

I feel I haven't been interactive enough lately, which is sad. One of my joys is when an artist that I like interacts with his people. So, should I do an "ask my character" thing again? Or an "ask the artist" thing? I might not have the time or ability to DRAW a reply, but I will reply to all questions, even the silly/serious/sensitive ones. If I do find a particular comment/question that peaks my interest, I might even do a picture reply, who knows?

My birthday is coming up. September 22nd. So... make sure you leave a Shout with a Cake icon or something! For those that wish to make Gift Art... you have my blessings to use my characters, only if I can repost it with links to your account for proper recognition! <3

800 people, wow... And here I was wondering if I'd hit Page 100 first or not. :3

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Feryl

4 years, 8 months ago

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Your art & story deserves every single follower & fave - and many more. Thank you for sharing it with us!

Autumnbear

4 years, 8 months ago

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@ Feryl

I've had a small handful of people approach me and say how it's rekindled memories of other people that have had similar positive/not-bad experiences growing up. Both the happy and bitter-sweet moments.
I'm pretty open about my own life and history, but was pleasantly surprised that complete strangers would open up and say personal things about their own private lives (all details gained are private, though I'm happy to say, any details I've heard have all been gentle and mainly positive learning experiences)
I didn't realize a simple story could have such an impact on many people. The whole "taboo" of incest seems to have kept generation after generation of people silent about their brief childhood explorations, and even if their explorations were not negative, these people feel alienated and isolated by having to keep such an event locked away, private, their entire lives. "I had sex with my cousin that summer of 77', and I'll never forget how amazing it was, in that old treehouse in late August."
The social fear of rejection forces many people to keep quiet, so I suppose my story highlighting that "hey, it does happen, and if it does happen, it's not necessarily an 'evil' or 'depraved' act" is a breath of fresh air for those who have waited all their lives to be able to discuss it.
Publicly talking details about your personal lives might be harmful to the other person who you people have been with, despite how open you might be with the subject, so if anyone does have a story to tell, please, out of respect for the other life involved, think twice before spilling the beans. They might not like their whole life spilled out at work over coffee break, completely out of the blue. If you have a story and need to discuss, I'm open to private message.
I will continue sharing this story for as long as I can. Once again, it's thanks to the many Watchers and people who get involved, and offer supportive comments to get through the rough spots. <3