Inspired by the May Challenge, held by Kofi | #KofiCreativeLetter
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Dear Vivi,
First of all, Thank YOU.
Thank you for not giving up on your dream, even on the days when everything—and everyone—seemed to be against you.
It was never your fault. You didn’t do anything wrong. You were just different… living in your own world, with your own beautiful imagination.
Maybe they were jealous? I don't know. It doesn't matter anymore, you kept going! 😎
You started creating when you were just a little girl with a big dream. People mocked you. They said things like"Art isn’t a real future, do something else.” They laughed at your silly little creations… but you never stopped.
You believed in that dream, even when it was hard.
You studied hard, got a job, and saved up to buy your very first graphics software and drawing tablet.
You taught yourself how to draw, how to design—and now, look at you: you're teaching others. ✨
You’re creating tutorials, sharing helpful resources, and guiding fellow artists along the way.
You built something beautiful here. You found a home at DeviantArt, and friends who truly appreciate what you do. And even if no one liked your creations, you would still keep making them—because you create for you. And that’s something to be proud of.
For so long, you worried about what others thought. Their words and actions hurt, you carried that pain for decades.
But now? Now you are free and you can breathe again.🕊️
Thank you, dear Vivi.
You were there for me in my darkest moments—when it felt like no one else cared. When depression tried to pull me under, you gently whispered, “Let’s create something… even just a small thing. Let’s get creative.” And somehow, that tiny spark was enough. Just enough to keep me going.
You never gave up. Not on the dream. Not us.
So thank you, my dearly beloved best friend.
Vivi