I've always have a hard time speaking up in groups, especially when I was younger. I was worried I would say something stupid or that no one would care when I finally spoke. And it was always the worst when someone would notice I hadn't been part of the conversation, so they'd say "hey, you talk now." My mind would immediately go blank.
I began the webcomic series Pretty, Pretty Ugly as a way to cope with social anxiety disorder. Anxiety has always been a part of my life, and at times it has held me back and frustrated me. But through comics, I found a way to turn my frustration into communication. Pretty, Pretty Ugly is about seeing the humor in awkward moments, and letting go of expectations of what a “normal” person should be like. Learning to laugh through embarrassing moments has changed my life for the better, and I hope to make everyone else laugh/cringe with me!
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