I’d like to first thank Fran (/u/crazygnomenclature) for giving me the green light on borrowing her words, and for sending me her handwriting to show them. There’s a power in delivering a message as close to the primary source as possible, so having her words appear through the “voice” of her handwriting was important.
Similar to strips featuring “the fake trans ally,” this is a strip that wasn’t a joy to make. Maybe that’s not the right way to phrase it. There is a joy or catharsis in expressing my feelings no matter how painful they are, but it’s such a shame when those feelings are ones like I’m feeling today.
I truly, deeply implore you all to reflect on the company you keep, and how your acceptance of them sends a message to the other people in your life.
There are many ways to communicate, and your choice of who to spend time with is one of them. I’ve been clearly told through this method that what was once a safe space for me is no longer so. Maybe it was never safe; maybe I just didn’t realize until recently.
Bummer as all that is, I chatted with a certain hero of mine last night that did a wonderful job walking me back on some of my more depressing positions regarding the future.
Part of my standard operating procedure for life is: prepare for the worst, hope for the best, assume the worst.
Her position is: prepare for the worst, hope for the best, assume the best.
I should adopt that policy. If I’ve already prepared for the worst, I may as well live in a more positive state.
Thank you for your insight and kind words, and again thank you to Fran for your words as well.
Yeah, it’s really tough to be optimistic sometimes, even if it’s better for you. Family gatherings are so tough when nobody there loves you for who you are, and I hope that one day I’ll have the courage to break away like you did. Thanks for another great comic, you remind me that I’m not alone in this journey.
oof, this had me shaking. while thankfully i don't share the same story, my heart breaks for those that do. and i pray that you and u/crazygnomenclature are able to find your safe chosen family.
Sometimes you gotta do that. It's the best for your mental health. I kind of wish I had kept not speaking to my parents, it would have been less stressful.
I’d like to first thank Fran (/u/crazygnomenclature) for giving me the green light on borrowing her words, and for sending me her handwriting to show them. There’s a power in delivering a message as close to the primary source as possible, so having her words appear through the “voice” of her handwriting was important.
Similar to strips featuring “the fake trans ally,” this is a strip that wasn’t a joy to make. Maybe that’s not the right way to phrase it. There is a joy or catharsis in expressing my feelings no matter how painful they are, but it’s such a shame when those feelings are ones like I’m feeling today.
I truly, deeply implore you all to reflect on the company you keep, and how your acceptance of them sends a message to the other people in your life.
There are many ways to communicate, and your choice of who to spend time with is one of them. I’ve been clearly told through this method that what was once a safe space for me is no longer so. Maybe it was never safe; maybe I just didn’t realize until recently.
Bummer as all that is, I chatted with a certain hero of mine last night that did a wonderful job walking me back on some of my more depressing positions regarding the future.
Part of my standard operating procedure for life is: prepare for the worst, hope for the best, assume the worst.
Her position is: prepare for the worst, hope for the best, assume the best.
I should adopt that policy. If I’ve already prepared for the worst, I may as well live in a more positive state.
Thank you for your insight and kind words, and again thank you to Fran for your words as well.
much love, <3
Yeah, it’s really tough to be optimistic sometimes, even if it’s better for you. Family gatherings are so tough when nobody there loves you for who you are, and I hope that one day I’ll have the courage to break away like you did. Thanks for another great comic, you remind me that I’m not alone in this journey.
oof, this had me shaking. while thankfully i don't share the same story, my heart breaks for those that do. and i pray that you and u/crazygnomenclature are able to find your safe chosen family.
Thank you for sharing this. This time of year can be so lonely for many who have families who chose hatred and bigotry above their loved ones.
i'm moving out today without telling my parents. this is why. thank you for sharing
I like that they drew the kids in panel 3 as white/colorless. Good attention to detail. I love these comics.
Sometimes you gotta do that. It's the best for your mental health. I kind of wish I had kept not speaking to my parents, it would have been less stressful.