I just wanna live in peace and make comics that give people hope. I clawed my way out of severe mental illness to do this. I put so much work and energy and time in. why does it have to be such a constant fight just to exist
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Felt incredibly. Although, the more I think about it, the more I realize that I have to keep doing this. It's a constant battle but I think giving up would hurt more than anything. I can't lose if I'm still fighting. Hang in there, we're with you.
I wish I knew. I wish life wasn’t like this. I wish life valued truth over lies, love over hate, and diversity and acceptance over bigotry and violence. 😪😭
Yeah, I feel your pain, but I believe that as long as you're passionate about what you do. eventually people will appreciate you more. I struggle to exist to maybe we can all exist together.
I hear you. But because you did it you can continue the fight even if it feels like too much. You have proven your strength and resilience. Trust that.
I had a similar thought last night after working on some dnd world building and session planning and feeling relaxed for the first time this week. I just want to go to work, spend time with friends, and do things I enjoy. Not have to fight for everything.
Battling mental health issues to me feels like holding a large weight on your back. Cause your carrying these heavy feelings and you don't even understand sometimes why. Hopefully things get better ♥️💕 sending love 💗💗
I feel your pain. There's so much I wish I could do but I have a lifetime of being rejected and abandoned by so many people including my own family and those who I thought were my friends. It's given me huge social phobia and makes me want to disconnect from the world.
Always thought it'd be easier because everyone seems to be able to make it
Tho now that i'm doing what i'm doing, it just feels like i'm one step away from death everyday, such is the funny feeling of being alive. Death doesn't seem so bad sometimes compared to the constant struggle to exist
I understand. But there are still good people in this world. And they are worth standing up for. And besides, when you're a talented artist does it really matter who or what you are? I don't think so. As long as you love what you do, that's what counts. At least to me.
You will find your peace my friend. The fight makes us stronger and it’s up to us to stay strong and not get bitter from it. Life is always an uphill battle especially when you’re trying to do what you love and find your peace, but it’s worth it in the end to stick to the fight.
I feel this as well! I look forward to your comics! I know I’m just random internet person 1387 - if you ever need/want to talk my DMs are always open 🙂
Life is indeed hard but we we don't need to buck up we need love, kindness and self care If we have the energy to do so. I love Web comics and art they fill me with hope and happyiness when I see good ones. Keep doing you it helps people more then you know 💜
i hate the implication that those people always carry that life should be hard. WHY should it be hard, and why do they want it harder than it needs to be? there is so much modern healthcare, modern technology, so many resources and yet the way this is allocated is so fucked up
I feel this. My only wish is not have a cozy little cottage in the woods where I garden, grow my own food, create art and be able to sustain a mildly comfortable living
I feel that, the only thing I wanted was make art to make people feel and experience things while living in peace. It was my big wish to finally get my stuff somewhat stable to get my projects going.
I'll still try that but boy does it look harder coming in.
I can't say that I've had the same mental health struggles, but I feel like I can at least empathize. You made me want to be more active and proactive in my local community. You give everyone a concrete perspective that reaching out to each other could mean everything to a person in need.
I don't know if this helps, but you've probably made a lot of people's lives a little bit easier the past few days. And everyone worth knowing wants your life to be easier too.
Although you may never see them, some people out there are wishing you well, hoping you're alright, even though they barely even know you. They may not even ever say so. But they're there.
I love the beautiful things you make and they improve my life in noticeable meaningful ways. Sunflowers has given me a way to relate my own experience to people in ways I could not before. A better world is still possible and happening in small ways, no matter what keeps coming. <3
I have an opinion about that. The reason we're here is the result of our Karma. We're working it out on the physical plane. The more difficult the struggle the more we grow
i feel this very greatly. 💚 and you do give us tons of hope. a person like you exists? that knowledge alone brightens my whole life. thank you for fighting, keezy.
I feel your pain :-( i also suffer like you do. But keep fighting. You can do it. Can’t wait to see your comics on here :-) and if you need a shoulder I got two :)
As a child, I always had depression and mental health issues. When I was in my 20’s, I was diagnosed with bipolar, I was on multiple meds-my parents were close to putting me into a hospital.At that time, I was on birth control.Against the advice of the drs, I cold turkey got off of the birth control
Within weeks, I started feeling better & eventually got off all meds. A yr later, I was back living on my own. I still had an issue with depression & anxiety & would hv moments where I wanted to die.I had really bad postpartum with both my https://kids.in my 30’s, I was diagnosed with celiac.
Getting off gluten took all of my depression away. I still have bad anxiety at 52.it is difficult living with mental health issues not just because it’s hard but also because of the stigmas around it. People who tell you life is hard, get over it- have no clue what it’s like-especially when you’re
In the middle of a crisis. Words like that don’t help you out- it just makes things worse. I love when people now tell me to stop being anxious- like Ok- do you really think this is how I want to feel- that’s the last thing I want. Anyway-I’m here if you need a safe space.
So, for me saying I’m in the middle or a crisis verbalizes to my family that my body has essentially shut down. They know to be softer with me during those times.
I don’t know why. I’m sorry. I’ve been dealing with severe anxiety and depression myself, and recent events haven’t helped matters. But it also put a lot of things in perspective. If I’m going down, I’m going down creating and doing what I love with the people that I love. Take care of yourself.
Personally, going through my own mental health journey, I've come to realize the importance in centering yourself around the things that you can control. Even small acts of kindness and self-discipline can go a long way in reminding us that opening our hearts to this world is can be worth it.
I understand how you feel completely. I'm right there with you. I wish I had answers, but the truth is, there is no definitive answer to explain the world's heartlessness and cruelty. Surround yourself with people who aren't, that's the only advice I could give. I'm trying to follow it too.
I feel you. I don't want to be practiced at coping with dread, but I guess at least if dreadful things are going to keep happening, at least the practice is making me recover quicker.
I discovered you and your work through this site and you are one of my favorite follows. I wish nothing but good things for you and am glad for you and what you do
Fwiw, you're soloing all the dupes that hate your existence simply by existing. And there's even more ppl soloing the hateful hateful by existing.
That may be easy for me to say as a straight guy, but I know these folks are gonna be miserable for as long as they ride their orange wave
I echo your sentiment. I love nothing more than just making art that makes people happy. I’ve worked my whole life to be able to do that. And at every turn the wider world makes sure I can’t succeed.
You aren’t alone. We will get through this.
Mood. If it was worth risking the new improved privatized prisons I’d just go back to slamming dope and living in my car. I got clean & did therapy for this?
I know people everywhere have been dealing with despots forever, and we’re not special. But people should be able to just live joyfully.
Like, these are NOT interesting times. This is just same fucking shit different day since before the Assyrians. What WOULD be interesting is people not being fucking donkey vaginas and actually being compassionate and happy and just doing their things
It’s a hard life. I wish we could do more but all we can do is try to be strong and supportive. I will always be a safe haven for anyone if they need it. We got this.
Doing the same only my arts music your dream desire mission is so important we need to be thinking of us as a community not as how can I get noticed nice to meet you 🙏
I definitely feel you on that. Sometimes it's like there is a barrier that keeps pushing you back, but you gotta keep fighting 💪 I am sure it'll be worth the effort in the end. I and I am sure many others believe in you!
The majority of us just want to enjoy our lives and experience what life has to offer. But there is a nasty greedy handful, who ruin it for everyone. I think we should ban them to the island of hate and greed. Let them fight amongst themselves and leave us alone.
Stay strong please, I’m 41 M and I’ve lived my whole life in a small town of 4000 people. I’ve struggled with mental health issues since I was a teenager and I lost all my friends due to me opening up to them about my illness. Even if it’s just getting out of bed that’s enough, love & respect. ❤️
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The most evil dog in existence.
We need artists most when shit hits the fan to remind everyone that FREEDOM COMES FROM WITHIN!!!!
3D2Y!!
When faced with monumental challenge there are two options.
Be afraid, or stick your heels in the ground and stand for what you believe!!!
Tho now that i'm doing what i'm doing, it just feels like i'm one step away from death everyday, such is the funny feeling of being alive. Death doesn't seem so bad sometimes compared to the constant struggle to exist
I'll still try that but boy does it look harder coming in.
Fear not, if there is one thing Trump proved to be true it is that the people he is most proficient at killing off are his own followers.
The bad guys are not immortals. The good guys will be fighting back to ensure a better future for all.
https://youtu.be/YPQ4b0gJxWw?si=e2N4eGDnyNz_aEaB
That may be easy for me to say as a straight guy, but I know these folks are gonna be miserable for as long as they ride their orange wave
You aren’t alone. We will get through this.
I know people everywhere have been dealing with despots forever, and we’re not special. But people should be able to just live joyfully.