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Erika Tovi's avatar

This really touched me when you first shared the preview with me. I’m certain someone here will notice your courage and feel comforted, too. Thank you for writing! ❤️

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Yumiko Kitazono's avatar

Your encouragement gave me courage to publish this post! Thank you for your love and support always, Erichan🥰

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Andrei Atanasov's avatar

My God, Yumiko, your art is incredible. It’s got such a uniquely soothing vibe. I’ve also never lived by myself before, which is weird, as I consider myself a lone wolf type, but in college I shared rooms with friends, then during the pandemic I went to live with my parents again, and immediately after moved in with my then-girlfriend, now-wife. It’s weird the kinds of places life takes you.

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Yumiko Kitazono's avatar

Thank you so much for your kind words, Andrei! I don’t think anyone told me my art has a soothing vibe so I was excited to hear that😊 I guess I wasn’t very prepared for living alone but life happened and here I am. I’m slowly learning to accept it.

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Mika's avatar

I’ve never thought of the fact that I haven’t lived by myself before!

I think a lot of people have the TV in order to drown out the silence.

If you’re lucky, you can live near nature and the birds, streams and leaves rustling in the wind can be your companion.

It sounds like you are creating your own beautiful independent life. ☺️

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Yumiko Kitazono's avatar

Thank you so much for your lovely suggestions, Mika💗 Spending time in nature and listening to birdsongs always bring me comfort.

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Patricia Herndon's avatar

Hi Yumiko, I've been living alone since 2012 and I'm actually doing better because of it, it does get lonely at times, but I just watch one of my favorite movies and I'm ok or I call my kids and Grandkids or my friends

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Yumiko Kitazono's avatar

Thank you, Tricia for reading my post and I appreciate your suggestion! Talking to my kids and friends are always helpful😊

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Monika's avatar

I wish you didn’t have to deal with loneliness…For me, I’m either rotting on the couch or motivated to do projects. I think it’s okay to deal with loneliness by doing both! It’s a balance. I admire your strength and determination through this life!

We enjoyed having you here and you’re welcome any time! Thank you for sharing, I’m sure it wasn’t easy writing all of that. Your honesty is real and emotional. Love you 🤎

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Yumiko Kitazono's avatar

Thank you for your kind words and suggestions! Though I enjoy watching my favorite shows (you know which one is my new favorite😉), working on projects feels more productive and gives me a real sense of accomplishment! Love you too, Monchan🥰

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