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Artist Illustrates The Pressures She And Other Women Face From Society In 30 New Honest Comics
Society puts pressure on everyone: most are expected to be someone, do something and whatever else. But that does not mean that those expectations are valid, or if the pressure is really necessary. Who knows, perhaps we're forced to chase after goals that don't really reflect our true self, or even worse, we can lose our true selves whilst chasing them.
If that's the case, perhaps we need to do the opposite It's very important to continually deprogram ourselves from things that are not true, and in some cases even harmful. Therefore we need to find ways to heal ourselves from the harm that modern life may cause.
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Which is why it's great to have artists like Lainey Molnar, who help others to do exactly that. She has a mission to point out all of the wrong and right things of what it means to be a woman at this day and age, and illustrates these things in a very accurate and aesthetic way. In her comics, she explores the topic of femininity, double standards, societal pressures, expectations, and various other problems that modern independent women face every day.
Yes. It's never about the clothes. You should be able to control yourself and your thoughts.
And many people are grateful that she's raising awareness on the aforementioned issues. In fact, she's really popular both amongst her fans on Instagram, and you, our beloved Bored Panda readers. Her Instagram has a whopping 896k followers and the two posts (which you may find here and here) were viewed by millions on our page. Lainey an important voice.
Ok, where are the people who do this? Raise your hand. No one? And there you have it folks, another problem. No one wants to admit they said that
What's great about these illustrations is that their tone isn't restricted to criticism and negative stuff. While she criticizes, which is an important and a difficult task in itself, she also promotes body positivity and mental wellbeing. She kindly reminds us not to follow norms which don't suit your natural needs, she reminds us that we're all beautiful and normal in our own special way. No size is wrong, no height is wrong, and no habit is disgusting. All of it is you, and you should accept that first and foremost. And if the other's can't accept that, we'll, sucks to be them.
Yeah. This one is tricky and requires a never ending balancing act.
Though the expectations and the pressure for women in our society may sometimes feel like they're crushing you, don't give up, girls. Just remember, diamonds are made under pressure. They're also a woman's best friend. This might be that extra bit of inspiration you may have wanted to hear to get out there and take over the world. Tread on, women!
Exactly! So unfair! You capture the most unseen stuff in this world and put it out there! You are now my new favorite artist
Never. My therapist said "your progress is not lost just because you had a bad moment". Better to let it out rather than let it eat you up from the inside. It's just a bump in the road, not the end.
Exactly! I may not feel that I can care for children now, but hopefully one day!
And yet, every time Madonna is featured on BP, she's roasted like a Christmas turkey.
Bro yes. I get really sweaty between and behind my thighs and oddly enough my inner elbow it’s uncomfortable so I always gotta cool down.
Our differences are what make us beautiful. The world would be boring if we were all the same!!!!!!
Ok, yeah. But some people do not like people knowing their personal stuff that is going on. Good memo, though
All except pee in the shower...I didn't even know that was something people do until a few years ago. No judgement.
Translation: How could I not be enough when past versions of me only got to dream about the life I am living now
I've learned to do most things alone. I actually prefer it. Once I get rid of this ball and chain around my neck I will be happy to be alone again.
I love to be the "cool" aunt, I know I would've been an unhappy and overwhelmed mom, but helping raise my niece and nephew is awesome, I think I do a good job.
I have a complicated relationship to my SH scars as well ♥️ but so important to try and accept your body as it is
Load More Replies...same tho, im in the middle of a breakout
Load More Replies...I have stretch marks that became what they were due to anti depression and psychotic pills (no longer on them) that they never went away. Sometimes I think those stretch marks are little rivers and roads that each of my memories lie on.
I need to stop hating my scars and start understanding that they show my growth
All these things are natural and I personally love scars. They are stories about who we are the roads we walked and our hearts.
My stretch marks are my tiger stripes. I carried a life inside me. I earned them creating my son, and I'm proud of them. (Not shaming any women on any baby journey. This is just my personal feeling, about my own body. Also, no matter how you got your stretch marks, be proud of them. They are ALL badges of courage.) My acne, well, I don't like it. But I also don't try to cover it with makeup, unless I'm dressing up nice and was going to wear makeup anyway. But I almost never do that. I don't really like makeup. So I just let it show. It is what it is. My psoriasis, on the other hand... That I struggle with. I have it on my legs, and I was relentlessly bullied for it, when I was in grade school. I want to let it go, and just let it show. My son wants me to, as well. He wants me to wear shorts. And I want to, both for myself, and to set a good example of body positivity and self confidence, for him. But that shame is so deeply ingrained, it's almost impossible. I'm working on it, though.
UPDATE: I have begun wearing shorts again! It still isn't easy. My psoriasis isn't flared up terribly right now, but it's definitely still there. And I'm definitely still a bit self-conscious about it. But I had to do it, for my son, and for myself. And it IS getting easier, every time. I even got a wicked cool tattoo, on the back of my left calf, in part to encourage myself to wear shorts more often. And I'm doing it! It was a big step, but I've finally made it! My son is proud of me. My husband, who has always loved and accepted me anyway, no matter what, understands how big this is for me, and he's proud, too. And I'm proud of myself! I'm learning to love even one of the parts of myself I hated most. I'm doing it, y'all! 😊😊😊😊
Load More Replies...As a person who has really bad facial acne and barely any of the people I'm around everyday do, this makes me have more confidence!
This is an excellent post! Insightful, thoughtful and just mighty damn brilliant! Fantastic artist ❤️
This is an excellent post! Insightful, thoughtful and just mighty damn brilliant! Fantastic artist ❤️