I did this as a gift recently for someone I know who is in a very rough place. I didn't know what to do besides offering encouraging and understanding words, and I am not good with words, so I drew this for them as the first thing that I could think of, as they love twiluna. It feels a bit much to say, far more credit than I feel able to give myself, but this drawing may have helped a person to step away from the brink....

They said it was okay to share it publicly, so here it is. Dedicated to all those who are in, or have had, dark times, and to those who have lost people to suicide. Please, if you’re in need, reach out to family, to friends, to professional helpers who will know what to do, and let them know you need help.

I struggle with depression myself, and although I've never been close to

on the impulses, suicidal ideations are a common thing, and intrusive thoughts of self-harm a constant companion.

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Clip Studio Paint, Cintiq 22HD.

MLP etc. © Hasbro, Lauren Faust.

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They said it was okay to share it publicly, so here it is. Dedicated to all those who are in, or have had, dark times, and to those who have lost people to suicide.I struggle with depression myself, and although I've never been close toon the impulses, suicidal ideations are a common thing, and intrusive thoughts of self-harm a constant companion.The smol bat is Pterus, an OC of , and the pic is somewhat influenced by one of her drawings as well. ( royalsketchbook.tumblr.com/pos… ) (I was already working with the phrase 'it gets better' in mind and naturally thought of that drawing while in the midst of this.)