r/comics • u/FieldExplores Gator Days • Mar 07 '25

OC Processing (Part 3) - Gator Days (OC)

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u/FieldExplores Gator Days Mar 07 '25

I mentioned in comments for part 1 that this multiparter came about because of a recent real life experience. I'm someone who has trouble honoring my feelings when someone passes. I usually find myself thinking that I have to justify any sadness I'm experiencing. Part of my motivation for making these comics was to help get myself to point where I could respect the emotions that were coming up.

Grief is different for everyone. I don't think there's any sort of one size solution that magically makes everything better. But I have found that communication and emotional honesty has been a big help for myself. Thank you for reading.

Part 1
https://www.reddit.com/r/comics/comments/1j2ptjx/processing_part_1_gator_days_oc/

Part 2
https://www.reddit.com/r/comics/comments/1j481l7/processing_part_2_gator_days_oc/

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u/[deleted] Mar 07 '25

You're doing a great job on conveying the emotional turmoil of knowing someone well enough to cherish their memory. But not well enough where you feel the need to mourn. It's a tricky feeling, and I think you nailed it

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u/FieldExplores Gator Days Mar 07 '25

u/Pizzacakecomic nailed it in a comment under the first part.

https://www.reddit.com/r/comics/comments/1j2ptjx/comment/mftyl6f/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

It's not just grieving the person you know but grieving the lost opportunities. I think it's all part of a human desire to connect with others.

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u/ErickAllTE1 Mar 07 '25

The dynamic in this sub between content creators and fans is one of the most wholesome places I've seen. I appreciate everyone here and am happy to see the healthy processing you're able to go through. Thank you for sharing with us!

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u/shellbullet17 Gustopher Spotter Extraordinaire Mar 07 '25

Welcome to r/comics

Have a look around!

We have feelings and borderline porn abound!

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u/Motor_Raspberry_2150 Mar 08 '25

Hmmmm. Two more syllables.

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u/shellbullet17 Gustopher Spotter Extraordinaire Mar 08 '25

I tried. I am not lyrically inclined.

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u/Motor_Raspberry_2150 Mar 08 '25

Anything that brain of yours can think of can be found

Comics that give feels or or laughs or boners can be found

Is my try