I have cancer.
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Thank you @NessIllustration @Nyrryl-Cadiz @Melissa_Bailey and everybody else for your comforting comments. They are much appreciated and will help ease the transition to healing.
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If I'm honest, I don't know what to say.
One Bible verse that comes to mind in dealing with hopelessness is John 16:33.
I'm sorry for the fact that you have to go through this; it's more than tough, to say the least.
But there's a community of people here for you, and even more than that, there's a God who knows you and loves you and will never leave you nor forsake you.
It's okay to feel the way you do---it's okay to lament. But don't forget to breathe and be still. You have time, as @NessIllustration said. Take action where you can; you're already doing it.I'm not sure where one can go to make 100% reliable/steady art income, but I know one can find prospective contract/freelance/full-time work in places like:
- You're already on ArtStation, so I assume you know about https://www.artstation.com/jobs/all (not exactly children's book-related work, but you never know what you'll find)
- Also, video game concept artist Trent Kaniuga said in one YouTube video of his (can't remember which) you can always try to look up projects on Kickstarter/Indiegogo which might need artists, (one collectible trading card game I found is Depths (Check its Twitter), and one collectible trading card game company open to artist submissions is FantasyFlight Games (Artist Application is near the bottom of Careers page)), and you could also try illustrating music album covers.
- You have a bachelor's degree in Architecture; internships and contests are available for that career, if you're open.
- You can look up art contests and see what's out there and what potential prizes exist (here's one website with a list of contests; unfortunately, only 3 are still open for submissions, I think)I'll be praying for you.
May the Lord bless you and keep you. May His face shine upon you, and may He give you peace (Numbers 6:24-26 (NIV)). And if you don't know the Lord yet, I pray that you come to know Him.Take care, man. And, as you thought, it never hurts to vent a little through your art, thereby creating additional productivity!
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@Michael-Angelo-Go It's great you are looking for second opinions, to me it's really common and helpful to get the opinion from different doctors because they may overlook something important or have a different point of view that may help you more.
I just would add that you shouldn't stop trying to get medical help. I know aurelia meant good, but it was really a dangerous advice.
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@Eliana-Bastidas I am seeing a licensed medical doctor that specializes in holistic medicine for thyroid disorders to get a second opinion on my thyroidectomy. A thyroidectomy is a life-changing event and I want to make sure I am making all the right decisions before I jump straight to surgery. My doctor wasn't even willing to answer my questions, which goes against "informed consent" a concept in the medical field.
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@Michael-Angelo-Go I'm not doctor, but I have a family member that is a doctor. They are usually really reserved about saying things mostly because it can have an impact on the behaviour of the patients, if something bad happens because they "told a patiend something", they could get a demand and get their licenses revoked.
Every field that is related to health care in general is really delicate in this aspect, any action or thing you say, may cause you trouble. In my teens I was studying to get a paramedic license and one of the causes that made me quit was this, you literally have to see courses about legal stuff, just to make sure you don't get in trouble
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I wish I got my first doctor's license revoked. He neglected to properly evaluate my lab work for 4 months, gave me the wrong medication, told me I had to take it if I wanted more blood work, and refused to change his mind even when I showed him the risks based on family history.
Idk if you live in the UK or somewhere outside the US or California, but I reported him to Medical Board for negligence, and they condoned it. My insurance also recently told me they also condone what he did. I had to escalate my claim to DMHS because I just recently found out that I am someone who may potentially have cancer whose treatment was essentially delayed for a significant period of time. It took me another 4 months to get diagnosed with cancer. So almost a year.
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Hi Michael,
I’m going though similar circumstances. I have diabetes,thyroid problems, stage four kidney disease, and a life long blood disorder. I have a good wife and son who have helped me through everything. I love art and everything that surrounds it. I hope you have a supportive people around, it makes life go easier. I think your art is great! Keep it up. Bad and good seems to come in waves. I will keep you in my thoughts and hope for best. My peace be able to find you. -
This is such a heart-breaking news. Hoping for a speedy recovery.
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@Michael-Angelo-Go I’m so glad you’re seeking alternative medical advise! Unfortunately, conventional medicine often falls short of providing true healing. Not to say it can’t be life saving at times, but there are so many other options anymore. I’ve been heading more and more about the use of medicinal mushrooms for cancer treatment. Just another idea to look into.
And please lean into your art! I truly believe that art can be healing for both the mind and body. Do whatever you can to maintain hope and peace and happiness in your life.
Sending prayers and well wishes your way! I loved what so many other people were saying about trials making us stronger. I truly believe that. Try to focus on what you’re learning from this, and how it will eventually make you stronger. Sometimes the things that seem hardest to go through are the things that give is a big push in the direction of our true life’s calling.
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@Michael-Angelo-Go how aweful! So sorry to hear. We are with many to be with you in thought and prayer. So whenever you need some support, find us. I hope art can give you distraction and the beauty of creating in these trying times. Wish you lots of strength in the trajectory and decisions that lie before you. Big digital hug to you!
