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I was laid off in August 2019. I was sad. Very sad. so I began to write these comics—one after the other. They helped me shine a light on how I was feeling and turn a shitty situation into something productive. For the next year, I wrote one comic every day, looking at sadness as an opportunity rather than an infliction.

Granted, I did not expect things to get even sadder—2020 provided me with endless material... but damn, was it sad.

When I reached day 365, I took a break. I was not sure if I would continue, but eventually, I decided to expand the theme to encompass all of the thoughts, feelings, hopes, and dreams that I experience on a daily basis.

You can follow me on Instagram or buy the book "Oh boy I am sad," which includes the first 365 days (and then some) on Amazon.

In the best-case scenario, they help someone feel better. In the worst-case scenario, they help me feel better.

Much love,

Josh.

More info: Instagram

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4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this was me in the spring of 2020., I am so glad I am here.

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    Alyssa
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The little pat pat on the back, aww.

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    Priscilla Reshell
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    black lives will always matter no matter what

    Ryan Deschanel
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Of course, all lives matter, and it is so obvious nobody needs to harrass people and burn cars to remind everyone of that fact.

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    Everything_Fubar
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Rioting and destroying people's lives isn't positive change, its destruction

    Potato🥔
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Black lives matter shouldn't be a political statement, it's just a fact.

    Catto
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    okay the thing is, we know they matter. But why are we looking specifically on race? Why are we killing and fighting each other over race? I have black friends and all white, black, Asian, polish, German, Italian, etc. have the same rights as everybody else. No one else is more special because of their race or where they came from. White and black people are one. When I look into a crowd of people, white and black, I see not strangers, no one more special than the other, friend I haven't met yet and God's always growing family.

    Dark Pearl
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    John Ford... They are bringing Liberalism and BLM into this because they make the world a better place

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    The BLM group destroyed peoples lifes. Is that making the world a BETTER place? Huh?

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    M Kate McCulloch
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because liberalism and BLM shows you care about other people, John Ford. Equal rights for others does not mean fewer rights for you, John Ford - it's not pie...

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    I love bored panda , but they bring liberalism in a lot of their stories.

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    These are cute but why bring blm and liberalism into this?

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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Basic human rights aren't "liberalism," John. Common mistake these days

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    Night Owl
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    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, too much to choose from :(

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    Hammer
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes. Sam and Dean are always there to cheer my gf up.

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    Miss Frankfurter
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I may get down voted, but..... dont worry about the big stuff. It's a tub of warm water that makes you feel better. That's all that really matters. Yes, you should enjoy the small things that make you feel better. "Whatever gets you through the night" John Lennon

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    Night Owl
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    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know the feeling all too well

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    Miss Frankfurter
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We are all in the same boat in a stormy sea, and we owe each other a terrible loyalty G.K. Chesterton

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    Night Owl
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, we're good. Always try to find something positive

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    Ryan Deschanel
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dead people always are the luckiest ones because they do not feel the horrible pain of living anymore.

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    KiwiBubbles
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I understand what this poor little cloud-head man is feeling

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    John Ford
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The others have hope in them this one does not

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    Green Machine
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes we don't give ourselves enough time...

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    Miss Frankfurter
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This can be so discouraging when you try to make a positive change and then "as usual" it all goes so wrong. Just makes you want to give up and hide. Sure, but not for too long, or you'll get comfortable with it. "No matter how many times I get knocked down I will get up again. I will never quit" Navy Seal Ethos

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    Miss Frankfurter
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I must be willing to give up who I am in order to become what I will be. Albert Einstein.

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    Green Machine
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    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aww..They emerged... then merged.

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    Green Machine
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bahahaaa.. It's just settling in. F'n life.

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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    when parenting, don't forget to parent yourself. <3

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    Green Machine
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do what I can to remember this in those times.