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Lainey Molnar: Artist Drawing Societal Comics About Modern Woman Life
Interview With Artist
Lainey Molnar's art becomes the canvas for reflecting society, portraying the modern woman’s journey in a world pulsating with diverse narratives. The artist fearlessly navigates through the pressures that women face daily. With her thought-provoking comics, she challenges the norms and celebrates honest womanhood.
The illustrations serve as a fun yet profound exploration of various topics, from traditional expectations to contemporary dialogues around feminism, body image, abortion, mental health, social stereotypes, relationships, etc.
Overall, each girl can relate to Lainey Molnar's comics, as the artist aims to inspire and empower women. Would you like to know more about the artist and look at some feminine-inspired illustrations? You are at the right place, so we better start, shall we?
Who Is Lainey Molnar?
According to the web search results, Lainey Molnar's real name is Lainey D. Molnár. She is a Hungarian living in Amsterdam, Netherlands. As social media doesn't reflect reality nowadays, Lainey successfully spreads social messages through her Instagram. Lainey began posting her art on Instagram in October 2019.
Eventually, she stepped away from social media due to persistent online harassment. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she began sharing the signature drawings she became known for. Some were portraits of people like Meghan Markle, Lady Gaga, and Emma Watson. Best known for her comics, Lainey is also a motivational speaker, owning her online course Soul Sister Academy.
Furthermore, a Lainey Molnar meme was created, the Laineyball. It’s an exploitable meme character based on Lainey Molnar. 4chan, the popular image board community, was the platform where it went viral. Laineyball and 4chan users intend to annoy the author by making it more popular than the original comic.
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Condoms ARE uncomfortable! I imagine they don't feel too comfortable for a woman either. [Start Dodgy infomercial voice now] That's why you need... LUBE. Simply place a little inside the condom for more comfortability for YOU, and plenty on the outside for your partner. Don't forget to trim your pubes to avoid 'snagging'. LUBE! So from us here at LUBE, we say to you: Don't be a prick, put a condom on your d**k. But make sure you remember, to add some lube your member.
I was about to down vote you until I saw the stuff about LUBE. It's the best. There's this idea that you only need it if there's a problem with the vagina, but no-- it's great. I love lube.
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Why are there so many cishet men that are such whiny bitches about that kind of thing? It's not that big a deal, just use a f*****g condom
She forgot to mention that the pill increases the risk of getting breast cancer.
Same reason why the men's contraceptive stopped the tests! Men had mild irritations so they stopped it! Meanwhile women through history have died in the process of making safe contraception methods! But who cares right?
Condoms are just freaking fine, as long as the volume of your d**k is sufficient to utilize their full capacity.
DID YOU KNOW: They developed a male birth control pill, with nearly the same efficacy of the female birth control pill? It was shot down because it had all of the same side effects. So where's my damn pill? We'll let women suffer so we don't have to wear condoms, but when an alternative came down to share/carry said suffering, we shot it down? I want my birth control pill, so my wife doesn't have to take hers. Men are jerks.
Thank you. But I'd like to suggest something else to you, if I may. Vasectomy. Because it's getting easier to reverse all the time, and vasectomy is also associated with a *reduction* in mortality, from ANY and ALL causes. Something to think about.
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This ! Vasectomies are fully reversable, I think boys should all have one and have a reversal when they are mature and financially stable and ready to have a child.
As a midwife student, I disagree: it is still a surgical intervention, and it sometimes cannot be reversed, and there is no way to know in advance whether it will be reversible or not. However, teaching kids together (don't separate safe sex ed in boys vs girls classes!) about contraception and consent, should be the prerogative in any school.
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I gotta say, not all abortions are traumatic. I go with this post and I support the fact that it can be traumatic and it shouldn't be taken lightly, but please don't take away from women the fact that the strength of their free choice and self-respect can make an abortion a desirable and acceptable thing to live. Of course it depends on the woman, the context of the unwanted pregnancy, the people on her path, meds as well as close ones... I say this as someone who sees a lot of different women coming in to get an abortion, and leaving with a smile on their face because they're doing what they want :) Plus, in a country/state where abortion is legal, an unwanted pregnancy is by far safer to have than an STI!
Except the first gets censored by society because accepting that people are different "makes others uncomfortable". The first I heard about the side effects of birth control was around 24-25 years old directly talking to a friend who was explaining the severe migrains she got. Otherwise you just hear that women can just take a pill and don't have to worry about protection.
Just backwards societies. Learned about it in like fifth grade health class... If your in the puritanical USA or other second world nations or worse sure. But meh their educational systems suck on purpose. Ignorance is easily manipulable...
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Choosing to have sex at any time, regardless of birth control use, is choosing to open ourselves to the possibility of pregnancy. For fully conscious connections, both men and women should only choose to have sex if they are willing to take 100% responsibility for the care of the potentially resulting offspring. There is never any guarantee that the other partner will be alive and capable to take care of the child. This calls us to greater discernment with when, how, and with whom we open our bodies. Most people are uncomfortable with or unwilling to be this self-responsible, and, it is in this 100% personal responsibility with our bodies and our energy that our true empowerment as creative beings resides.
I'm a woman. I hate contraceptions for all the reason listed above and more... I hate condoms too! there, I said it. it's a struggle all around.
Nice. (I think this is by far my favorite comment on here :))
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I was the 1 in a billion that got blood clots with a total mass of a softball if had been a pharmacy tech and new when my leg turned purple and inflamed in pain. I would've died in 4hrs. Fu*k birth control. I only took it for couple of weeks and almost killed 22yr old me. 125lb with 0% preexisting risk for blood clots. Cost $30k to save me. Ty medicaid. 😭 Cuz minimum wage with no health insurance wasn't going to pay for that s**t.
THIS. It is SO UNFAIR what women have to go through to avoid having a child. It should be the opposite. If you WANT a child you should have to take a pill every day that gives you a bunch of crazy symptoms. We shouldn't have to take a pill, use a condom AND still risk having to get an abortion JUST because we don't want kids but want to enjoy sex.
I don't disagree with you, but human biology clearly wasn't designed by anything remotely intelligent, and modern medicine is a long way from fixing all the ways we are defective.
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My "birth control" regulates my mood and periods. I would be in agony for a week every month without it.
Hey F#ck boy in the picture above: You’re not gonna have to worry about condoms because no self respecting woman in her right mind would bang you.
Since politicians are all so interested in what happens to the female body and are clearly doctors, qualified to make decisions on behalf of the masses, I think it's only fair to call and leave messages about every little thing that happens with our bodies. Had breaktrough bleeding? Phone call. And bad cramps? Phone call w/ excruciating description of what cramps feel like. Got pregnant? Phone call. Had sex? Phone call. Started / ended period? Phone call. Had some weird discharge? Phone call. We'll just see how interested they really are.
Condoms basically make sex completely pointless, so there’s that. But it is what it is, I suppose. All those side effects for women are probably worse still. There’s simply no way to have good, safe sex then, and that’s that. Sad.
It'd be weird of me to tell my boyfriend's mother that his autistic brother needs a vasectomy. He's special needs and still lives with her because he can't live on his own. I'm not trying to start a fight, but not every guy is in a position to get a woman pregnant.
Condoms don't actually bother me that much, it isn't that different from wearing a plastic glove so long as the condom is big enough. An undersized condom is very uncomfortable uncomfortable and fairly easy to split.
Exactly, if you have the proper fit then it's fine, they make them extremely thin now, i truly don't know what dollar store bs condoms these people are buying and b*tchin about
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Thank you for doing all these they are great. These drawings need to be everywhere all the time. The messages need to repeated in our minds till we except ourselves and everyone else. Xxx
girls give birth to babys while men are doing nothing except supporting during birth
But that’s expensive and possibly unaffordable. Also, what if a woman wants a child later but isn’t in the right emotional or financial place to have one then? Also, they’re more dangerous than just putting on a condom
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also just a friendly reminder that, even if you go through with the pregnancy and put the baby up for the adoption you can: experience pregnancy issues, face shame and stigma, need to go through f**king labor (with can K!LL you), and on top of all that, deal with adoption. and that list BARELY scratches the surface.
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So are STI'S, STD'S, unplanned pregnancy but hey. I mean when my partner has used the ultra thin condoms there is no complaints on either side. People need to have an understanding of their options and can live with the consequences of their decisions
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We do NOT need another baby boom, thank you though Bud.
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300-400 women have died *EVERY YEAR* over the last 20 years due to birth control. That number was even higher when medical technology wasn't as advanced as it is now. Spare me the histrionics.
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Billy Connolly is proof that it doesn't always ;)
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JFC did you read?? So a man not liking condoms is a valid reason to put a woman through all the pain and side effects of birth control? Because the experience is a little less pleasurable when using a condom?
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You missed the point she made... it is either abortion which is both physically and mentally demanding OR go through with an unwanted pregnancy, which is also not easy... can't even imagine giving up a child you had under your heart for 9 months, especially not knowing, whether they end up in a loving, happy, healthy home or not. The point is, it should NOT be a woman's sole responsibility to take precautions not to get pregnant. It's both parties' responsibility and let's face it, putting a frickin' condom on is much easier than being on the pill...
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I have a PhD, work full time at a university as as scholar and project manager and also work in a café/bar on weekends (just because I enjoy the company and change of scenery; scholars can be really dull). It*s really amusing how SOME people treat me differently, depending on the context. Helps determine who is cool and who is not. Moral? Always treat others with respect
What’s The Creative Process Behind Lainey Molnar Comics?
The artist told Bored Panda she has a miles-long list of illustration ideas on her phone: “I sometimes literally wake up in the middle of the night to write down new ones, and I grab my phone to make notes at any point when I see something inspiring.”
When she sits down and draws that idea from the list, she finds it resonates with the moment. As Lainey sometimes loves to binge-watch TV shows while drawing, she says: “Still, usually, I like to create an ambiance, like candles, incense, and good music, because I believe the vibes and emotions also go into every artwork.”
Is Lainey Molnar Art Personal?
When asked whether she has any personal favorites from her illustrations, Lainey said it’s the one where she compares “someone with physical health struggles” and “someone with mental health struggles.”
The artist shared that this is because it’s a very personal one. Lainey admits she struggled with her mental health for over 18 years. So, she is the one who knows how complicated it can be living with this invisible illness.
Even though Lainey usually explores female empowerment topics straightforwardly or funnily, the artist also adds, “Still, at the end of the day, we are all simply human beings. I find it crucial to address stigmatized topics because it gives so many of us relief to know that we aren't alone.”
Because looking pretty for that one random guy in the street is every woman ever's purpose, of course /s
The very definition of natural is 'existing in or derived from nature'. Your body is natural until you have an unnatural change. Pregnancy is one of the most natural things there is!
I needed this. I’m short and flat and small for my age. When someone says they’re jealous I always think they are joking.
agreed, i'm average and short, can't find any nice clothes to fit my B cups and big af ass.
And both require a lot of hard work, practicing, and other words that I'm not smart enough to know. (I used to be a ballet dancer and Im assuming about the other one...)
What Motivates Modern Women Like Lainey?
Motivation and creative block are some of the most crucial topics for all modern women, especially artists. Lainey hasn’t had to experience creative block very often. The illustrator claims she simply has too much to say: “In an ideal world, a lot of what I’m communicating would be obvious, but as we’re not there yet, I don't mind processing the same pain points over and over again via a visual medium.”
Lainey is thrilled about the feedback she gets, as she says it’s “overwhelmingly positive.” Of course, that would drive any artist’s self-esteem, right? So, Lainey’s case is also not an exception, as she finds feedback as an endless source of motivation.
I can confirm. After having spent 35 years of insecurity over different aspects of my body, now that I am pregnant and my body is growing another human being, I'm astonished and very very satisfied with my body even though it has changed enormously.
What Influences Lainey’s Art?
Artists like Adam Ellis, Tiny Moron, and Wowocomics inspire Lainey. She says: “They all have very different styles and a very different sense of humor, but I think it always comes down to personality that shines through the art, so there is space for all unique creators to show how they perceive the world.”
Looking at these artists from Lainey’s perspective, she values vision and purpose over technical skills such as anatomy or shading.
What's Up With Lainey Molnar?
One of Lainey’s most significant projects was releasing a book Mating in Captivity: Reconciling the Erotic and the Domestic. As she has worked in publishing and was a blogger for more than a decade, the artist claims herself as a “huge bookworm.” Hence, captions in Laine’s art play an equal role as the illustrations themselves.
Daily, she shares her art with her one million followers on her Instagram. Lainey keeps her comics consistent, exploring the same social topics and keeping an authentic style, as she claims: “I really hope that I can create something magical that will help women be happier and more liberated from societal expectations.”
Note: this post originally had 81 images. It’s been shortened to the top 30 images based on user votes.
Reflecting The Modern Womanhood
Lainey Molnar isn't just an artist but a voice of her generation. Suppose you’re looking for your daily dose of motivation. In that case, her feminist motivational quotes reflect the essence of modern womanhood, with all its joys and challenges. This is what makes Lainey’s comics so relatable to millions of women.
I really love this - it makes me feel more comfortable with my body and my lifestyle
Half of me loves the inclusive body positivity. The other half notices this is a much more positive yuppie-dom than I grew up with, but nobody is broke, rural, or old.
....How can you tell nobody is broke or rural? Is it because of what they're wearing? You can find cheap and stylish clothes and people who live in rural areas can wear nice clothes....
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They left out one...... Emotional/psychological abuse vs. Physical Abuse....... Both bad. Can't see the scars on one.
In doing my little part to adress societies double standards, I did NOT raise my sons to see femails as trophies or conquest. I know this will sound old fashioned, but I have encouraged them to wait for marriage. I know that isn't going to happen, but it's a good baseline. As for my daughter. At 9 years old she is one belt away from her Black Belt in TKD, and I have been teaching her hand to hand and take down for self defense. I also take time to explain the physical advantages women have in situations. She also does jazz and tap dance. In short I won't have to be one of those dads who threatens her dates. We are raising a strong and confident young woman.
Have you considered treating your children the same regardless of gender?
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Nobody in this series has body hair. Even the one specifically regarding a 'natural body'. They are all totally shaved. ..Wild pubes, leg & armpit hairs are WOMAN. Also, petite & slim people have body image and societal pressure issues too. Ya know how many times in my life people have gone out of their way to say things like, 'Eat a burger or something.' It's important to note that screens, especially before bed, a bad sleep routine, a lack of physical movement & sunshine, and a bad diet contribute significantly to poor mental and physical health.
After my son was born, I had so many people ask me how I lost the baby weight so quickly. It was actually Grave's disease--an autoimmune disorder that attacks the thyroid and one symptom is unintended weight loss. I went from 130lbs pre-pregnancy (healthy) to 150lbs during pregnancy (also healthy) to 110lbs about 8 weeks post pregnancy (very unhealthy). It was awful.
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Pft anyone who disagreeed that these are "so awesome" and doesn't share the "You go, girl!" attitude got voted down to oblivion.
To be fair, there were several, outright unkind comments, bordering on cruel. It's not hurting anyone to have a post about positivity and inclusivity.
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i love this post because it really targeted the issues that we are facing we need to except we were all made human and nothing we do makes us less human we all need to join together and say that we are all human and we all should be treated the same no matter who we are and how we act
WHO we are shouldn't have an affect on how we are treated BUT how we ACT will always have an affect on how we are treated. If someone acts like an A-Hole, that is how they're going to be treated.
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Anyone remember when this was “independent 31-year old modern woman draws comics”?
The illustrations are amazing and they are real life facts about society. I would love to have these in a book and show my girls when they get older
I’m looking at the comments. Some people don’t agree with them… some men wrote rude and hurtful things… “the number of how many jobs-oh wait women don’t have jobs” -Britney Raye Dunn. “But why is she so fat”- tee Witt “the fat one needs to cover up”- Robin Wodge, etc etc. first of all, these comics are written with a woman’s perspective, so obviously if will be written by a woman’s thoughts. That doesn’t mean men aren’t important and have their own issues. Secondly, stop fat shaming and beauty shaming people. That’s just twisted. Third of all, women are just a s capable as man. So stop with all these comments.
"Oh my gosh why are you so fa-" NOBODY CARREEESSSSS, NOBODYYY CARRRESSS
What a lot of people don't understand is many of these same issues affect straight men as well. Body image, marriage, kids, etc... We all feel the same pain.
I love everything about this. The positivity, the self-love, the art style, and the outfits. Like hello, where can I get them?
This is definitely one of the least patronizing/over simplifying “woman draws it as it is” posts.
Im gonna bookmark this, and come back whenever I don't have any confidence on myself
I loved them so much. They are inclusive with such an important message to spread. I would love to see more from this artist.
For all those posts criticizing her for not including this, that, or the other: How about you make your own...why was it her responsibility to address any and everything? I think this was a totally awesome beginning...
I love how positive and supportive these comics are! As someone who is working on self-confidence and loving myself, seeing stuff like this helps
Thanks for the one including the Angel Mom. We need to normalize not waiting until someone becomes one to tell them if our loss
I love this so much!! Especially seeing women drawn with overhanging bellies like mine - you hardly ever see them depicted accurately!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS:)!!! It was so very healing to watch. We are so subconsciously influenced and to see it all was really healing. I would love to see one from a mans perspective too. It would probably be healing for men to age the many mixed messages they get too:) It would be great for men to see this and woman to she the men ones:) Thank you soooooo much for making this:)!
Abuse occurs from all angles. It's not just male on female, as women so wrongly proclaim (which is just a way to deflect from their own disgusting behaviors and attitudes). Abuse from a female is absolutely real, and happens a lot more than people think. I'd say they're actually more mentally abusive than males are overall. These kinds of cartoons ignore facts like that while at the same time try to claim they're about some kind of "equality" thing. Nope. It's about being the same way you claim men are, the actions of which you claim to hate. It's called hypocrisy and double standards.
Notice how you won’t find anything like this about men on the internet to make US feel better. Now I understand that there are many differences but how often men get mental help? We suck it in no matter what. And when we do speak out? No. One. Cares.
ok, that's fair, but consider this: you don't need to read it
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Some women have to look at this to not feel like complete sh*t about themselves, myself included because men like you in this world (I'm assuming you're a man because most women can see why this means something) make us feel like we are crap for existing. I came out of this feeling great about myself, and then I read this comment. Thank you so much. Oh, and I do give a f**k. Sorry to ruin your little put-down party.
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I really love this - it makes me feel more comfortable with my body and my lifestyle
Half of me loves the inclusive body positivity. The other half notices this is a much more positive yuppie-dom than I grew up with, but nobody is broke, rural, or old.
....How can you tell nobody is broke or rural? Is it because of what they're wearing? You can find cheap and stylish clothes and people who live in rural areas can wear nice clothes....
Load More Replies... They left out one...... Emotional/psychological abuse vs. Physical Abuse....... Both bad. Can't see the scars on one.
In doing my little part to adress societies double standards, I did NOT raise my sons to see femails as trophies or conquest. I know this will sound old fashioned, but I have encouraged them to wait for marriage. I know that isn't going to happen, but it's a good baseline. As for my daughter. At 9 years old she is one belt away from her Black Belt in TKD, and I have been teaching her hand to hand and take down for self defense. I also take time to explain the physical advantages women have in situations. She also does jazz and tap dance. In short I won't have to be one of those dads who threatens her dates. We are raising a strong and confident young woman.
Have you considered treating your children the same regardless of gender?
Load More Replies... Nobody in this series has body hair. Even the one specifically regarding a 'natural body'. They are all totally shaved. ..Wild pubes, leg & armpit hairs are WOMAN. Also, petite & slim people have body image and societal pressure issues too. Ya know how many times in my life people have gone out of their way to say things like, 'Eat a burger or something.' It's important to note that screens, especially before bed, a bad sleep routine, a lack of physical movement & sunshine, and a bad diet contribute significantly to poor mental and physical health.
After my son was born, I had so many people ask me how I lost the baby weight so quickly. It was actually Grave's disease--an autoimmune disorder that attacks the thyroid and one symptom is unintended weight loss. I went from 130lbs pre-pregnancy (healthy) to 150lbs during pregnancy (also healthy) to 110lbs about 8 weeks post pregnancy (very unhealthy). It was awful.
Load More Replies... Pft anyone who disagreeed that these are "so awesome" and doesn't share the "You go, girl!" attitude got voted down to oblivion.
To be fair, there were several, outright unkind comments, bordering on cruel. It's not hurting anyone to have a post about positivity and inclusivity.
Load More Replies... i love this post because it really targeted the issues that we are facing we need to except we were all made human and nothing we do makes us less human we all need to join together and say that we are all human and we all should be treated the same no matter who we are and how we act
WHO we are shouldn't have an affect on how we are treated BUT how we ACT will always have an affect on how we are treated. If someone acts like an A-Hole, that is how they're going to be treated.
Load More Replies... Anyone remember when this was “independent 31-year old modern woman draws comics”?
The illustrations are amazing and they are real life facts about society. I would love to have these in a book and show my girls when they get older
I’m looking at the comments. Some people don’t agree with them… some men wrote rude and hurtful things… “the number of how many jobs-oh wait women don’t have jobs” -Britney Raye Dunn. “But why is she so fat”- tee Witt “the fat one needs to cover up”- Robin Wodge, etc etc. first of all, these comics are written with a woman’s perspective, so obviously if will be written by a woman’s thoughts. That doesn’t mean men aren’t important and have their own issues. Secondly, stop fat shaming and beauty shaming people. That’s just twisted. Third of all, women are just a s capable as man. So stop with all these comments.
"Oh my gosh why are you so fa-" NOBODY CARREEESSSSS, NOBODYYY CARRRESSS
What a lot of people don't understand is many of these same issues affect straight men as well. Body image, marriage, kids, etc... We all feel the same pain.
I love everything about this. The positivity, the self-love, the art style, and the outfits. Like hello, where can I get them?
This is definitely one of the least patronizing/over simplifying “woman draws it as it is” posts.
Im gonna bookmark this, and come back whenever I don't have any confidence on myself
I loved them so much. They are inclusive with such an important message to spread. I would love to see more from this artist.
For all those posts criticizing her for not including this, that, or the other: How about you make your own...why was it her responsibility to address any and everything? I think this was a totally awesome beginning...
I love how positive and supportive these comics are! As someone who is working on self-confidence and loving myself, seeing stuff like this helps
Thanks for the one including the Angel Mom. We need to normalize not waiting until someone becomes one to tell them if our loss
I love this so much!! Especially seeing women drawn with overhanging bellies like mine - you hardly ever see them depicted accurately!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS:)!!! It was so very healing to watch. We are so subconsciously influenced and to see it all was really healing. I would love to see one from a mans perspective too. It would probably be healing for men to age the many mixed messages they get too:) It would be great for men to see this and woman to she the men ones:) Thank you soooooo much for making this:)!
Abuse occurs from all angles. It's not just male on female, as women so wrongly proclaim (which is just a way to deflect from their own disgusting behaviors and attitudes). Abuse from a female is absolutely real, and happens a lot more than people think. I'd say they're actually more mentally abusive than males are overall. These kinds of cartoons ignore facts like that while at the same time try to claim they're about some kind of "equality" thing. Nope. It's about being the same way you claim men are, the actions of which you claim to hate. It's called hypocrisy and double standards.
Notice how you won’t find anything like this about men on the internet to make US feel better. Now I understand that there are many differences but how often men get mental help? We suck it in no matter what. And when we do speak out? No. One. Cares.
ok, that's fair, but consider this: you don't need to read it
Load More Replies... Some women have to look at this to not feel like complete sh*t about themselves, myself included because men like you in this world (I'm assuming you're a man because most women can see why this means something) make us feel like we are crap for existing. I came out of this feeling great about myself, and then I read this comment. Thank you so much. Oh, and I do give a f**k. Sorry to ruin your little put-down party.
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