Free Photoshop knockoffs are for those without true creative talent.

Like Amane.

Free Photoshop knockoffs are for those with nosey parents who don't need to know they like to draw.

Haha. I've been using CS6 for a good while now since I learned CS5. I also know about CS2 a little bit when I did retouching.

Photoshop is a savior.

A savior if you can have it.

Well you can.

Just don't pay for it.

No chances.

You're really risk-averse of a person.

Yes, I am.

That's not a good thing to be proud about.

I know I'm a scaredy cat.

You're literally a cat.

I'm that cool cat, meow.

You're cool and a cat. But you're scared and fear your parents judgements about you.

You BET I'm scared of being judged. But the reason I don't want my parents to know I draw is because they'll want to see. And they'll tell everyone. And I'd rather not be asked about my drawings every day I see a family member.

Why hide that you're creative? What's the negative of that?

Embrace it. I've embraced that and my parents understand. So does my family. There's nothing wrong with it.

It's a private thing for me, and they don't understand that.

Creative things should never be private.

Classic answer.

Just saying. Don't hide your work. Being creative isn't a bad thing.

Being asked more than you want to answer is a bad thing.

Have you considered just clarifying about not wanting to be asked so you won't have to answer?

"Why are you so SECRETIVE all the time? What's wrong with asking? I'm not asking anything BAD!"

Don't act secretive and you won't get asked questions.

That makes no sense…?

It does. If you're acting suspicious then people will ask more questions than you're willing to answer and might not be comfortable enough to answer.