The Anxiety Arc: Finale
a comic and poem about writing anxiety
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Note to Self
We've reached the end
of this journey my friend.
And yet, with all this pressure,
how can things be much better?
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Simple answers are simply
elusive and spindly.
They wave a big flag in the distance,
but disappear with no sign of existence.
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We tread a path not many can see;
sometimes it costs a lot to be free.
But we trod on anyway,
and remind ourselves the value of play.
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Above all else, take time to rest.
You're not yourself when you're over-stressed.
Breathe in, breathe out; draw in the light.
Take care of yourself, you'll be all right.
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Thank you all so much for taking the time to read the Anxiety Arc! I really appreciate it and I hope you enjoyed.
I believe in the value of creating stories around scary realities we face in real life–not only to take away their power, but to make them easier to identify and address. Through stories, we can experience deep self-reflection, and make meaningful realizations. I hope you all have a wonderful week, and remember the importance of taking care of yourselves. That's a lesson I'm still learning, haha.
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J. Jay
I like to share my art and writings, whether it's silly or serious. I'll also feature a comic I work on called Writing Whoas, which is about the joys and hardships of being a writer. Stick around to laugh or cry.
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Validation Is Not An Outside Thing
Hey Baby, Can we start by taking a second to celebrate the fact that you are here today? Yes! For some of us, it’s a small victory on life that we get to claim every time we wake up. You and I both know we haven’t always wanted to be here. Choosing to stay is a victory. So, congratulations but also thank you! If you are anything like me at your age, I know you are rolling your eyes, right now. But give me a second. It’s a little sappy—I’m aware—but I believe that at every point in life, we all have something to contribute. It doesn’t have to be huge. It can be a simple word to a person who needs to hear it at that very moment. So there you go.
By Lily Séjor3 days ago in Pride
Comments (26)
I am a new fan! I have anxiety even more so after reading this, 😂. Love your artwork!
Wow you are great at this!! I loved it - the cartoons and the poem and all within. Can’t wait to see more. ❣️
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I loved your epic conclusion to this series J Jay! That evil anxiety monster and its grin still makes me laugh, but I’m glad it disappeared. I also adore your poems - they are such warm and appropriate bookends to the themes in the comics. Congrats on your awesome top story and I hope you are laying off the pressure and enjoying all the things! 🥳😺
Super ❤️
This is an awesome Top Story. This is a great way to showcase your talent. 🥰
Def needed this, thanks for sharing!
This is so beautiful! It's fine to have deadlines, and it's okay to enjoy what you are writing. Fantastic piece! I love the artwork.
The education system is a pain in the rear end. Especially cause even if You work diligently hard there can be people that will have a bias against You wanting You to fail, even though they're the ones that are supposed to assess Your work without any biases.
Well done! Keep pushing forward with your excellent work—congrats!
Oh my goodness. This is amazing. Congrats on the TS.
Love this, great job.
Yeah, that's definitely relatable. DX Anxiety is the worst sort of 'motivator'.
I relate to not being able to write anything without a deadline! Awesome cartoons!
Love your mixed forms of media ❤️
This is amazing! Love the art and the poem "But we trod on anyway" - so true. Congrats on top story!
Congratulations on the Top Story!
So original. Enjoy it. It's fun. And you're good at it. Rest on your laurels a little.
I am utterly obsessed with this. Thank you for expressing the little guy in the back of our minds that we dont even know we carry around. I loved every single inch of your comic, from its simplicity to its vivid images.. Ive been feeling the pressure of writing every time I enter a challenge,,," Am i good enough?" "Will they like it enough?" But you know what, POP!
Wonderful! And congrats on TS!
Smashing finale! I have adored this series, and this was a great wya to wrap it up. Love your poem too, as always!! “Simple answers are simply elusive and spindly.“ Well said!
I love this! It's so relatable! I have always been a perfectionist and that transferred to my writing.
Um… “Whoa!” This was amazing. I love the cartoon. The reactions of both were so spot on. And the poem after was beautifully written. New subscriber alert!🚨
The value of sharing your stories is priceless! Very nice, friend! :)
You really got into my head with this one! Excellent work!
This is excellent! Both in execution and in message. Hugely impressed. I adore how different this is. Fab!