When you’re reading an online comic and suddenly a page hits you so hard you start crying uncontrollably ?♀️ But for real…I didn’t expect that from this comic. Most of the scenarios and characters are so different from me, and pretty well reflect our current world…even if many people don’t see how or why…a world where I often feel very uncomfortable or alone. There were many great moments so far, that made me think “hell yeah”, but this one just got me balling like “I’ve never felt so valid and visible before in my life.”
Same. You get used to not expecting to see yourself represented in media. And it means so very much when it does happen. I just started crying from reading a single piece of dialogue, but when you feel that connection, especially in a story that centers on love and relationships of all kinds, it’s so gratifying.
This comic has done such an amazing job with representation, and it’s portrayal of love in all forms. <3
Your comment is one of those times when I wish this comment section allowed for updating. Except I could never upvote your feelings expressed here enough.
Well, food is love with me too. Back in the 1970s, when I was on food stamps ($33 a month, , pre entitlement, roughly worth $146 and small change in 2022 dollars) I fed my kindergartner, infant and myself. Worked out to $1.10 daily. Kneading the dough that became that week’s bread, pizza crust and noodles, soaking the beans overnight, stirring the powdered milk up, waiting the 55 minutes for the brown rice to cook, my heart was on the table twice a day (my kindergartner was on free school lunchs, and my infant mainly nursed) I knew where the wild blackberries grew along the walk to the library. So yeah, I can dig this.
When you’re reading an online comic and suddenly a page hits you so hard you start crying uncontrollably ?♀️ But for real…I didn’t expect that from this comic. Most of the scenarios and characters are so different from me, and pretty well reflect our current world…even if many people don’t see how or why…a world where I often feel very uncomfortable or alone. There were many great moments so far, that made me think “hell yeah”, but this one just got me balling like “I’ve never felt so valid and visible before in my life.”
I agree with all of those words. it’s certainly where I am right now.
Same. You get used to not expecting to see yourself represented in media. And it means so very much when it does happen. I just started crying from reading a single piece of dialogue, but when you feel that connection, especially in a story that centers on love and relationships of all kinds, it’s so gratifying.
This comic has done such an amazing job with representation, and it’s portrayal of love in all forms. <3
heyyyy same! it’s nice to see representation of myself too
Your comment is one of those times when I wish this comment section allowed for updating. Except I could never upvote your feelings expressed here enough.
*Sobs* I feel so validated!!!
Well, food is love with me too. Back in the 1970s, when I was on food stamps ($33 a month, , pre entitlement, roughly worth $146 and small change in 2022 dollars) I fed my kindergartner, infant and myself. Worked out to $1.10 daily. Kneading the dough that became that week’s bread, pizza crust and noodles, soaking the beans overnight, stirring the powdered milk up, waiting the 55 minutes for the brown rice to cook, my heart was on the table twice a day (my kindergartner was on free school lunchs, and my infant mainly nursed) I knew where the wild blackberries grew along the walk to the library. So yeah, I can dig this.