If you have a problematic family member, DO SOMETHING.
Report them, send them to a mental hospital, send them to jail... Dont just wait for the worst to happen and/or hope for the best. Family members should be charged as accomplices for any felonies done by the family members. Its a shame this story is common irl, being assulted by someone you know and "trust". The ex-wife did the bare minimum to contain her brother, the parents failed to see what was so wrong with him and should definitely go to jail.
This is one of my favorite stories. Exposing how depression can seem to others like "happy/joyful" for the sake of not being seen as a "load". Denying the painful memories, erasing any physical evidence of it happening, does nothing but sink you deeper into the guilt, loneliness, shame, anxiety, anger, etc. How one traumatic event can and will spiral your mental state into insanity (squizophrenia, PTSD, insomnia) if not attended professionally and surrounded by a safe community (family, friends, partners, etc). This is unfortunately, not a fiction story...
10/10 for beautiful illustrations and writing portraying all these complex situations, not an easy read if you have been through similar trauma or are not mentally ok with handling mature content like this
If you have a problematic family member, DO SOMETHING.
Report them, send them to a mental hospital, send them to jail... Dont just wait for the worst to happen and/or hope for the best. Family members should be charged as accomplices for any felonies done by the family members. Its a shame this story is common irl, being assulted by someone you know and "trust". The ex-wife did the bare minimum to contain her brother, the parents failed to see what was so wrong with him and should definitely go to jail.
This is one of my favorite stories. Exposing how depression can seem to others like "happy/joyful" for the sake of not being seen as a "load". Denying the painful memories, erasing any physical evidence of it happening, does nothing but sink you deeper into the guilt, loneliness, shame, anxiety, anger, etc. How one traumatic event can and will spiral your mental state into insanity (squizophrenia, PTSD, insomnia) if not attended professionally and surrounded by a safe community (family, friends, partners, etc). This is unfortunately, not a fiction story...
10/10 for beautiful illustrations and writing portraying all these complex situations, not an easy read if you have been through similar trauma or are not mentally ok with handling mature content like this