And many autobiographical childhood and adulthood stories of the author Who uses her work to reflect, grA webcomic blog hybrid dealing with depression
And many autobiographical childhood and adulthood stories of the author Who uses her work to reflect, grow, heal, and practice self help. The contrast between the minimalistic, often colorful, pictures and the darkness in and behind them is stunning. Especially when knowing about the inspiration, this is much
More than a superficial, easy laugh slapstick collection Without instinctively understanding, or knowing about, the background of the author, this most essential element can easily be lost. Such works are important for people with mental problems, because they can easily relate to the situations and see how other patients like the author try to deal with it. Because it´s easy for mentally healthy people to give pill taking, psychological resilience building, or positive thinking advices. But they probably
Won´t understand the core problem of severe depression and ADHD Even science and medicine aren´t sure about the individual aspects. Brosh had ups and downs during her career too, because even being so successful doesn´t help if the brain chemistry and emotional circuits do what they want. Because it´s a physiological and psychiatric problem, not just psychological issues like negative thinking or pessimism as many falsely assume. As so many other great works of satire and comedy, also this one has
A foundation of fear, trauma, and desperation. But it might help millions around the world to better deal with each day and hour they´re balancing on the thin line towards self harming behavior and worse options. Talking, writing, drawing, and posting about one´s own struggles can be an important element to finally heal or at least better live with a lifelong challenge.
Of course, there are many, hilarious, and just funny works in this compilation too, but this is what makes her work outstanding.
Mario the lone bookwolf
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