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Hello everyone! Just wanted to try at this and give you all a life update and try to not  be isolated in difficult times.

     I joined Christian Comic Arts Society last semester because my girlfriend Mia was a member and she recommended it. Since then a lot has happened and I haven't been on much but now I have found the time.
     I am taking a semester off from college and in response to advice from my pastor I have decided to get some much needed counseling (in fact the church i am going to is funding me praise God). I have been struggling with depression and it has effected my relationship with Mia, my family, and my friends. Mia and I have gone through some really tough times with family dynamics (on both her's and my side) and we are trying to do what God wants us to do…slowly and patiently he has given us each step.
     These steps have been hard. For instance when Mia mentioned to her dad that she intended to take this semester off for counseling and an attempt to refocus on God and her spiritual health, he basically disowned her and took her car, car insurance, and almost took her phone (all because she wanted to try and live in the charlotte area to get counseling and try to do an internship). For a time she was staying at my house with my mom and 2 brothers but even my mom couldn't house her for long.
     So now Mia is back home, under the same roof as her father, she intends to room with her cousin's friend soon and try to get a job. She still doesn't have a car currently and no insurance. God is leading us in different directions for now but it is very hard. I understand that he wants to work on us individually. I also see him trying to break codependent relationship Mia and I have developed in response to these hard and confusing times.
     Because of my depression and dependence on Mia, I had planned counseling, jobs, and even a possible game art internship around the idea that I would be with her. God has different plans for us it seems and now Mia is going to be 3 hours away and I suddenly have had everything that I had planned for and hoped for pulled out from under my feet.
     I have a seasonal job that ends this week, so I'll be left searching for another job. The internship fell out and I can't get a hold of the guy I'm suppose to contact (assuming he is having some problems too). I am still taking counseling but now Mia isn't able to take it so it feels weird. I also still am not really taking classes. I tried to sign up for at least a single class but again because of my depression I can barely do the assignments without being exhausted.
     All of this said. I would appreciate prayer for both Mia and I, in our individual walks with God and for healing and peace for our now distant relationship. I will admit that I'm very lonely and having he gone hurts a lot. I've had to fight some bad thoughts but I trust God (more than I ever have) to take this separation and turn us into healthy people again.
     Another reason I'm on this sight is to humbly mention that I am open for commission! I am new at marketing myself but I am excited to try and draw for people and try to make money this way while I job search. So if anyone is interested in my style and wants to commission me please message me on this site or email me at .
     I do character designs, creature or alien designs, short comics, prints, and logos. Also if you want check out my prices please check out my tumblr

http://ultra-ooblaa.tumblr.com/

and go to the REQUEST A COMMISSION tab.
     If you feel the urge, please take a look at my stuff and see if it interests you. Either way God bless you all and I'll be praying for his amazing love, grace, and mercies on all his people c: