I always feel better when I get my emotions out through scribbling. Just rapid strokes seem to drain it out, and prepare me for battle again.
And what gives me comfort in a weird way is it's always been a battle. That's the history of my family, but I'm here and can now speak up for others. Which I could not have done safely in the past. So I just focus on one step in front of the other, and keep moving forward...hoping the steps I leave behind leaves less an easier path for those behind me.
I have really enjoyed this entry. I feel what you say. Lately the only comics I am able to make are about witnessing the sad things happening. It is very sad, but somehow it is the only way to feel... "ok". Anything else feels fake.
It really is difficult to not fall into a deep pit of despair. I like the idea of turning the despair into rage...you can do so much with rage but so little with despair.
Just found this community after discovering 'zoesees' on IG. Thank you for this post and putting words & colour to how it feels to live in this world these days; I feel seen! ❤️ Love your insightful, compassionate work.
I always feel better when I get my emotions out through scribbling. Just rapid strokes seem to drain it out, and prepare me for battle again.
And what gives me comfort in a weird way is it's always been a battle. That's the history of my family, but I'm here and can now speak up for others. Which I could not have done safely in the past. So I just focus on one step in front of the other, and keep moving forward...hoping the steps I leave behind leaves less an easier path for those behind me.
I have really enjoyed this entry. I feel what you say. Lately the only comics I am able to make are about witnessing the sad things happening. It is very sad, but somehow it is the only way to feel... "ok". Anything else feels fake.
It really is difficult to not fall into a deep pit of despair. I like the idea of turning the despair into rage...you can do so much with rage but so little with despair.
I relate to this so much! Transmuting of despair into something tangible ✨
Just found this community after discovering 'zoesees' on IG. Thank you for this post and putting words & colour to how it feels to live in this world these days; I feel seen! ❤️ Love your insightful, compassionate work.
Love this, there is something cathartic about getting it out on the page, as a viewer it is just as powerful as a cartoon! Thanks Xo