hey gang,

i know i haven't been here long but i thought i'd let you all in on where i disappeared to after posting everyday since my return to NG.

getting straight to the point.

i have colon cancer.

it's been a bizarre few weeks, filled with tears, scans, bloodwork and even a nasty infection that put me in the hospital for 6 days.

i don't know much right now other than my CT scans showed no cancer in any of my other organs (which i will take as a small victory). we are very much hoping i did catch this early, but regardless of what happens, i'm ready to fight. i'm sure i have a long road ahead of me, but i have the best support group i could ever ask for and they're gonna light the way as i navigate this dark diagnosis.

with all this being said, art will be put on hold for a little while, at least until i have a battle strategy laid out. unfortunately freelance is my main source of income these days so if you'd be interested in supporting me during my cancer journey, all the sales made through my shop, kinjiro.store will go toward my bills as i undergo treatment! i liked this idea better than a gofundme so at least people could get something tangible while also supporting me! no pressure of course, heck, even just sharing the link around goes a long way. so regardless, i can't thank you enough.

i can't wait to get back on my feet and start sharing art again. i hope to see you there!

all the best,

-kin <3