Hi, friends of mine. Recently I trusted a friend I have known since middle school to pay me as an artist for a painting that he commissioned from me. When I sent an invoice to him, he said his commission was just a joke and that he'd never pay that much for one of my paintings. It's my own fault for being trusting. It's my own fault for believing my art was worth anything, I guess.

I was relying on that money to pay my rent and bills, and now I can't. If you can help, I will appreciate you forever. If you can't help, I still appreciate you and I understand completely. Times are hard. I hate asking for help. I hate relying on others. I hate myself right now.