Help out an old member of TEFc

thelittleraven's picture
Hey there everyone. So I'm not totally sure if this is appropriate to post, but the old member Eyestrain is currently taking emergency commissions. They don't use the community anymore, but I know that many people here knew them, and they were always a good and friendly person. They run a tumblr, and you can find their commission post detailing this here.

I've already signal boosted it on tumblr, since I don't have any means to commission them currently. Hopefully you can do the same and some of you can commission them; their art is amazing and they really need some help right now.

omg eyestrain ;__; /rushes at

omg eyestrain ;__; /rushes at with money
OshiBoo's picture

No funds at the moment but

No funds at the moment but sitting here to remind myself to send something once i can.
Reyy's picture

I really wish I could...

I really wish I could...
Echosong's picture

. not sure if I'm able to at

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not sure if I'm able to at the moment, but I'll see...
Aivilo's picture

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Freyja's picture

tracking so i can remember

tracking so i can remember later !
Dampir's picture

track to remember

track to remember

I really wish that I could

I really wish that I could help them!
Here's a bump, though...
Verdalas's picture

I'll donate $5 for each

I'll donate $5 for each person who can't donate today, in addition to my own contribution.
Reyy's picture

Thanks Verd, I appreciate it.

Thanks Verd, I appreciate it.
Snowsauria's picture

You're awesome, Verdy.

You're awesome, Verdy. ♥

Also gonna do what I can, I've always admired both Eyestrain's art and them as a person.

fullbody sketches are like

fullbody sketches are like 10$ guys ( tbh thats a steal ) so if you can't simply donate maybe consider buying a sketch or two, eyestrains art is so worth it and they're such a lovely soul. ;; ♥
eyestrain's picture

Everyone... I am having

Everyone...

I am having trouble finding the words to express how deeply this gesture from the community has moved me. It's been a long time since this place was my home and a lot has happened since then. Truthfully, the years have been full of pain and struggle, and although many kind people have cared and encouraged me I have had little good news to share with them. I was raised not to be a burden on others so it has been especially tough not to be able to repay the kindness i've been shown, or even express gratitude as much as I want to.
Things have turned around, though, and although my financial situation is desperate and my future uncertain, I have little by little established a system which helps me manage my mental illnesses and other internal challenges. As my ability to function improves, even the daunting obstacles ahead seem less impossible than small challenges did when I did not have control of myself. In the last few weeks my vitality has improved significantly, and although I don't know how long this updraft will last I am trying to do everything I can in that time.

It is important to me to try and convey how much it has meant to me to see old names and be given gifts from people here. Even back then I feel like I didn't give as much to the community as it gave to me, so the knowledge that people here still look after me is as touching as it is unexpected. Your mails in my inbox felt like hands reaching through the darkness to help me up.

TEFc is a very special place. I knew it well back then and your charity and active concern have brought that rushing back to me.
I will do my very best to make art worthy of your money and to get to a better place in my life so I can share better news. Things are still very hard but I feel as though your hands have kindly wiped some of the sludge from my face and eyes and I have hope that things will be okay.

Thank you, so much.
rt

I don't strive to be the best, but instead I strive to do my best, and always give it my all every time.
-faunet

We're here for you, rooting

We're here for you, rooting for you. Always. And you'll never be a burden to us. ♥ Things will be okay. Chin up.

Remember that sometimes good news is as simple as 'I got out of bed today' or 'today I smiled'. It doesn't have to be huge, the little accomplishments always come first.

P.S. We'll always be your secondary home, should you need it.

Wish I could put things more eloquently.
Verdalas's picture

Money is sent, along with the

Money is sent, along with the contributions from those here who I wished to donate on behalf of. <3 Be strong.
din's picture

this community is the best.

this community is the best. keeping you in my thoughts, eye. ♥
Reyy's picture

eyestrain - Its been so good

eyestrain -
Its been so good hearing from you. Please keep us updated.
I know what its like to not have a stable place to stay, being unsure of where to go. You deserve more.
Trudge on. We're all here, and you're in our thoughts.
eyestrain's picture

I was able to pay off last

I was able to pay off last month's rent so I've bought another month of time in this apartment. It's a godsend and I don't know what would be happening now if you hadn't given me such good fortune. I'll be continuing to seek financial/housing assistance Monday when business hours start again but for the moment I am happy to be trying to shake some dust off of my drawing skills.

I don't strive to be the best, but instead I strive to do my best, and always give it my all every time.
-faunet

&hearts;&hearts;!!!

♥♥!!!