You have no idea how many people lurk on your work. No idea how many times people go back to revisit your work. How big they smile when they simply think about your work. How fast their heart beats, how excited they get when they see that you posted something.
People are shy with their feedback. Sometimes it’s because they’re simply shy. Other times it’s because they assume you already know how great and talented you are. Could be both.
My point is, even if you barely have any likes or reblogs, don’t get discouraged. You have a lot of silent fans, but they are still your fans. Keep on creating. Because there is always someone out there who will love what you have made.
I needed this. Reblogging for others who do, and for myself in the future.
transphobic people will be like “I dont understand what you are and I’m entitled to a polite explanation in detail about you and your body and if you are rude then it will be your fault that I hate trans and nonbinary people”
L: self-portrait—Oct 2017, Enugu, Nigeria | R: portrait I captured of my grandaunt—Dec 2017, Abia, Nigeria.
amazed by the similarities in these images, and even more so by my life being in constant guidance by my elders + ancestors alike—those whose full lives pour into mine without permission.
especially grateful for this synchronicity today, my birthday. what a wonderful year it’s been and I am looking forward to my New Year. 🌞🧡
