Transcript:
Panel One: Panel one depicts the character wearing a pink top with a red heart on the middle and blue pants. Their left hand is lifted up, as if they are saying hello to the readers and inviting them in. The background shows a dark blue sky with yellow stars and green grass, which are present on all panels, except for panel two, where grass is not present. Drawn in a speech bubble, the character says “Hey! I’m Sim, an emerging mental health advocate and a self-care enthusiast. I have a couple reminders for you.”
Panel Two: This panel draws the character offering three pink, red, and blue flowers to the readers to show support. They say “You might be giving yourself less credit than you deserve. You are already doing all these amazing things, remember to celebrate your small milestones,” and “As your friend, your wellbeing matters to me. I’m here to support you. Hope you like the flowers I got you.” The character invites the readers to engage in conversations around mental health, which is a highly stigmatized topic in our day. By being here, she shows that support is available to those who seek and need it.
Panel Three: The character says “Your feelings will always be valid. It’s okay to experience and feel things deeply – you are human. Sitting with our emotions is important to create spaces for self-compassion. Their mouth is wide open as if they are shouting, they say “Saying it louder for those in the back: IT’S OK TO FEEL THAT WAY!” There are eight question marks placed around this text in the speech bubble to put emphasis on the sentence.
Panel Four: The character holds a big red heart on their right hands offering it to the readers to show them their love. They say “You are good enough and deserving of all the beautiful things that happen to you. You are amazing – embrace your worth!”
Panel Five: This panel shows the character with their both arms lifted up, as if they are inviting the readers for a hug. They are centered on the middle of the panel. They are holding a notebook paper in their left hand. Their speech bubble reads “there is support available. People are genuinely interested in helping you with what you are going through.”
Panels Six and Seven: These two panels offer close ups to the notebook paper that was shown on Panel Five. The first page reads “YOU ARE NEVER ALONE” and the second reads “I LOVE YOU AND I’M HERE FOR YOU,” which is a direct message from the artist herself to everyone who reads the comic, telling them how it is okay to experience things and that there are wonderful people and resources available for those seeking services.
