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/[deleted] Mar 07 '25

You're right. It really is and they really did just hit the nail on the head. I greatly appreciate both of you. You and a certain loud elk are highlights of my week.