hi! we've been mutuals for awhile now and i've always wanted to reach out and say hi, but could never work out the courage to do that before now. i've always thought of you as a truly wonderful and kind artist, and i've always looked up to you as being so brave and strong for what you're going through. you got this!
hey, thank you so, so much! 💕 i’ve always loved seeing your stuff on my dash and seeing your name come up so often. thank you so much for such a sweet, loving message, too 💕💕💕
you guys got this!!! I really really believe it. keep kicking ass Kira!!!!!
Thank you so much, I will!!!!!!! 💕💕💕
Hey everyone. I have some pretty sad news. Content warning for death, hospice, so on. Spoilers, I guess.
So on Tuesday I met with my oncologist to discuss the results of my latest CT scan, and the results weren’t good. I have a tumor pushing up against a bile duct in my liver, and we’ve mostly run out of options, short of putting in a stent, which I’ll hopefully get sometime next week, if an endoscopy goes well. If not, my oncologist says I have about six months left to live, and he recommended I begin hospice immediately. Which I have.
This is shocking, terrible news. It all feels so unreal. I’m so sorry to have to share it like this, but it has to be shared one way or another. I’m not going down without a fight, though. We’ve already reached out to a number of doctors in search of help or alternative care or something that will buy me some more time.
In the meantime though, I can’t express how much I’ve loved being here on tumblr, sharing my art and my stories and my life with all of you. Thank you for giving me a space to be creative, to be myself, to laugh and to cry and to look at stupid memes and to learn how to be the best person I can be, throughout everything. Thank you for your love and support over the past year and a half of my cancer journey. My life wouldn’t have been the same without you. Love you all. 💕💕💕
I haven't had the pleasure of being a friend or anything, but I'm thankful to have gotten to know enough about you secondhand to know you're pretty great. I can only imagine what kind of emotions you must be feeling that you aren't sharing publicly, but I'm confident that emotionally you'll power through, even if worst case your body can't. Wishing you the best the of luck however this turns out.
Thank you so much, I’ve loved being able to share myself and my story with everyone online 💕 you’re right though, there is a lot I don’t share EVERYTHING, but where’s the point in that when I can just focus on what’s important? Thank you so much for everything 💕💕
Never come to me and say Natives aren’t discriminated.
My own family had been discriminated against in the Canadian healthcare system.
I’m so tired.
yall im losing it, TIL the “WAKE ME UP” in bring me to life was added on bc the record company thought the song should be more masculine LMAO??
this is wild
omfg
holy shit
Please listen to this and if you can’t listen on Spotify here’s a Youtube link SERIOUSLY THIS VERSION IS SO MUCH BETTER.
It sounds so ethereal without the beat of the radio version.
axolittle
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Good post OP
the best fucking post op
I’ve only followed you quietly for awhile now, but it’s been a real pleasure and I’ve been catching up on your webcomic (which btw I love). you’ve already persevered so much. I’m wishing you strength and love during this fight!
thank you so much for your support, anon! I’ll keep working and fighting as much as I can 💕
I’m in tears, you are a precious wonderful soul and I am praying hard for you. I’m so sorry you are going through so much pain. beyond the Incredible incredible talent and creativity you’ve shared with so many people through your comic and your art, you are such an inspiring and kindhearted individual and you bring so much love into the world, I’m praying for you lots
Aw I’m so sorry anon, thank you so much for your prayers, and your kind, moving words in this message 💕
kira!! i feel like we've known each other for a long time. i honestly wish we talked more over the years, but i consider you a good friend. you've always been an inspiration to me. i already said some stuff on twitter but this news has been really saddening. i can only imagine what you're going through. i love seeing that youre still fighting and being optimistic. i really believe you can still pull through. youve got so many good people supporting you. im here for you too
ALL MAKER I honestly feel the same way!! For a long time I’ve considered you as one of my best tumblr friends, even though we’ve never really hung out, you’re always such a joy to talk to and interact with and watch on my dash. Thank you so much for being there for me over the years and even now, I love you 💕
i came across syw by chance while on day four of a six day round trip road trip to colorado. i was exhausted and a little heatstroke’d and i had a top 5 level panic attack in the hotel room i was left alone in. a post by tang celebrating syw’s 300th page led me to the comic and i read the entire thing right then and there, and it pulled me out of a real terrible mental place when i needed it most. fight well. we’ll all be here supporting you.
Oh wow, I’m so moved that syw was able to provide some comfort to you in a time of need. It always means the world to me when someone shares things like this with me, thank you so much 💕 I appreciate your support more than I can say, thank you for being behind me 💕
Hey. I'm a regular anon who's unfornutately put my foot in my mouth no less than 3 times and made you real mad on your blog. I wanted to apologise formally just in case I didn't get the chance. You have always been a joy to follow and a fantastic person. I hope all goes well with your endoscopy. Best wishes
Hey, no worries anon. Life is too short for grudges or for being upset at little things like tumblr messages, and I’m sorry for ever getting to that point in response to your messages. Thank you so very much 💕💕💕
hey. ive followed you for years and your art was really a cornerstone of my growing up, from when i was about thirteen in 2014 to now at almost 19. and i hope to god that things can work for you, you’re. idk. you’re inspiring to me artistically and you seem kind and funny and wonderful. and i wish only the best for you as you try to beat this.
Wow, thanks so much for this, I really will continue to try to fight and beat this. I’m so honored to have been an important part of your life for so long. Thank you 💕
I'm too shy to come off of anon, but I've loved watching you grow and reading your comic and just enjoying your presence on my dash. The time I've spent following you feels like it's been forever and I loved every second. You've been such an inspiration to me, and the world will feel lesser without you here in it. I will try and hope and send as much good energy as I can, keep fighting, dear, it's not over yet. 💛
Thank you so much anon, that’s so sweet of you to say 💕 I appreciate it so much
it means so much that you've blessed us with your time, we love you kira! never stop fighting!
thank you so much, i won’t stop fighting, ever 💕
I've followed you for years, and you've always been such an amazing presence on my dash, and your art has really inspired me. I'm so sorry to hear about your medical update, and I just want you to know you've had such a wonderfully positive impact on my life and I love you! I will be keeping you in my prayers.
thank you, i’m so glad I was able to be such a positive influence in your life. i really appreciate everything you’ve said, thank you so much again 💕
I have been following you since 2014, since the height of Homestuck on tumblr. I saw your health post and I'm heartbroken to hear that you are so sick. I wanted to tell you how much I adore your art and how much you and your blog gives me joy! I will be hoping and praying for your time and comfort and happiness and keeping you in my thoughts for the many months to come. Keep fighting, Kira! You are a talented and amazing ray of light :)
thank you, that really means a lot to me 💕 i will definitely keep fighting, no matter what! thank you again 💕
dont have to answer this, but just want to tell you that i love you! ive followed for years but never been brave enough to approach you off anon. your presence on my dash actually lifts my mood, and in light of the terrible news i just wanted to say something. sorry if you’re tired of hearing this. wishing you the best! 💕💕 love you lots
thank you so much, i’ll never be tired of peoples’ well wishes or kind words. thank you 💕
i saw your medical twitter. i am so so sorry. you’ve very loved everywhere you are and everywhere you go. i’m praying for you and wishing the best. syw is and always will be my favorite comic. love you.
Thank you so much 💕
