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Something a little closer to home. We lost my father in law last year, my Dad this year, our youngest has gone off the rails, our savings are shrinking, and I recently became a burn victim. But I'm trying...

Had to visit the burn unit yesterday, turns out burns keep getting worse for up to 72 hours. Hopefully scaring will be minimal.

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[–] rayquetzalcoatl@lemmy.world 11 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Fuck, that's a rough couple of years. Sorry to hear you've been in the wars. Hopefully things get better for you sharpish. I love your work, by the way!

[–] BallShapedMan@lemmy.world 7 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Thank you! I imagine they will, just hard to see it right now.

And why would someone down vote you...?

[–] rayquetzalcoatl@lemmy.world 7 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Oh I'm not being downvoted, I just remove the automatic self-upvote πŸ˜…

[–] BallShapedMan@lemmy.world 4 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Ohhh... Got it. I should have thought of that.

[–] rayquetzalcoatl@lemmy.world 5 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Oh nah, you shouldn't have thought of that! It is way more normal that somebody would downvote innocuous comments than a commenter would manually remove the upvote from their own posts and comments!

Hey, by the way, have you had any thoughts about any next person lined up for a series like you did for Jack Black or Samuel L Jackson? πŸ‘€ Those were so inspiring to follow along with!

[–] BallShapedMan@lemmy.world 3 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Fair point.

And I haven't but my friends think I should do a whole series of sexy Grinch images to sell on DeviantArt lol. I don't think I have that in me.

I normally do those when I'm trying to work on drawing people from real life which I'm not working on right now. The live model sessions start up again in February or March and I'll pick it up again at that point I imagine.

[–] rayquetzalcoatl@lemmy.world 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I'm with your friends on this one lol, sex up Christmas a bit!

Ah amazing. I'll keep an eye out πŸ‘οΈ

[–] BallShapedMan@lemmy.world 2 points 6 days ago

Love it πŸ˜‚

[–] RandomStickman@fedia.io 11 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Aw man, I hope things turns around for you. Get well soon!

[–] HelterSkeletor@lemmy.world 7 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Tell me about it. Love your consistency, you float my boat a little bit.

[–] BallShapedMan@lemmy.world 7 points 6 days ago

Awe, thank you! I'm happy to be a little bit of your water πŸ˜‚

[–] toothpaste_sandwich@thebrainbin.org 5 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I'm sorry to hear this, my friend! Here's hoping the scarring won't be too bad, as you said. Hope painkillers help with the pain a bit!

[–] BallShapedMan@lemmy.world 7 points 6 days ago

Thank you! I've broken down and taken a few ibuprofen. Takes the edge off enough.

The best part was when the RN and the burn unit asked me if I have any allergies. I said "I'm having a topical reaction to my InstaPot" and she replied "is it a burning sensation?"

Perfect comeback, no notes!

[–] showmeyourkizinti@startrek.website 3 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Man I am sorry about everything you’ve been through but this, this here, is amazing. Really love your craft here. The expression on his face chefs kiss. Really good that wistful, sad, resignation, I don’t know how to explain it but so so good.

[–] BallShapedMan@lemmy.world 2 points 6 days ago

Thank you on both accounts! That's what I was trying to go for in his expression. I'm glad it landed!

[–] Maeve@kbin.earth 4 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Oh wow, it's been a tough cycle for you! I am so sorry, I hope things improve quickly and that you heal well.

[–] BallShapedMan@lemmy.world 5 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Me too, thank you! I get to wash my wound for the first time this afternoon... Fuck me right?

[–] Maeve@kbin.earth 3 points 6 days ago (1 children)

You are welcome! Ow. Did they give you something special to use, hopefully liquid?

[–] BallShapedMan@lemmy.world 1 points 6 days ago (1 children)

They just said gentle soap and gave me stuff to put on after.

[–] Maeve@kbin.earth 2 points 6 days ago (2 children)

If you can swing it, I recommend castille soap in liquid form. Otherwise wash your hands and the bar, rinse, then suds the bar with your hands and let the suds wash over the wound. If you can stand it, a light rub with your hands. NGL, it's not going to be a pleasure cruise. Maybe take some Tylenol about a half hour before, barring contraindications, unless they gave you an opiate, then take it first, instead.

[–] BallShapedMan@lemmy.world 4 points 6 days ago

Survived, my wife was an absolute badass!

[–] BallShapedMan@lemmy.world 3 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I don't know that long C word... My wife says it's when drugs cancel each other out.

And I've already taken ibuprofen and plan to just muscle through it. I could use a good cry!

[–] Maeve@kbin.earth 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)
[–] BallShapedMan@lemmy.world 2 points 6 days ago

I did while painting this, cathartic!

And thank you for the link!

[–] Cris_Color@lemmy.world 3 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Sending love my friend, life is a lot πŸ«‚. Its always a joy seeing your posts around, be it car stuff or art stuff

I hope you heal alright and that things ease up a bit and go more smoothly, it sucks to hear it's continued to get worse since the initial accident

[–] BallShapedMan@lemmy.world 3 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Thank you, very kind!

It's been 72 hours now so hopefully I'm on the mend side.

[–] Cris_Color@lemmy.world 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Fingers crossed! Take good care of yourself

[–] whelk@retrolemmy.com 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I hear you man. Hope the awful takes a break for you, for what it's worth you bring joy to this internet stranger with your art so you deserve some good karma for that. Take it easy and get healed up

[–] BallShapedMan@lemmy.world 1 points 6 days ago

Thank you Internet stranger! I'm glad to hear that!