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i applied for a leave of absence at my day job.

I applied for a Leave of Absence from my day job. I have several IRL reasons that I won't share right now. Just know the work environment isn't working well for my mental state, to the point I have meltdowns over the simplest conflicts. The other reason: I've been torn about what to focus on with my art. Do I get back into animation and try to freelance? Or should I focus on growing my online store? No matter how many Pros and Cons lists I've made I could never come to a conclusion. Small art business are closing shop due to the unpredictable Tariffs. Animation workers can't find jobs and/or are being laid off in favor of Corporate Greed and AI. Despite all of this, the only thing that I know I need to do is Create. Taking an extended break feels selfish. But I'm trying to accept that I am ALLOWED to have this pause. I am allowed this grace period to sort my brain out. So for the month I have, I will be working on projects I've been wanting to finish. Seeing what it's like to go "Full-Time" as an artist. I hope you look forward to it. I'll see you soon, starbiit