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The Unspoken Truth is a series of webcomics created by Venezuelan artist Maria Guadarrama that feature a unique blend of emotional humor, taking the reader from lighthearted chuckles across to deep philosophical musings.

“I think the kind of people who enjoy my comics are the ones who like to take a look inside of them and the origin of their feelings,” Maria told Bored Panda. “Introspective and sensitive people, people who are in love.”

Maria works as a graphic designer as her day job, illustrating for The Unspoken Truth as a part-time job and hobby in the evenings. Art is her passion and has been since early childhood, and she takes her drawing inspiration from all the things that happen to her in her daily life. Maybe that's why these relatable comics hit home to so many.

Now living in Santiago, Chile, she feels a deep sadness about the way things have gone in her homeland. “It makes me feel hopeless and frustrated, especially when I think of my parents who are still living there,” she told us. “When I was in Venezuela, I worked for one of the most important newspapers there. But since the people who owned the newspaper were from the government, they were very specific about the subjects I was allowed to draw. I couldn't draw about politics or migration or economy.”

“There was a censorship of my funny comics because the power of doodling is big, I guess. Drawings make us approach knowledge in the way a child does. On the other hand, in South America, in general, there are a lot of illustrators with a strong voice and strong opinions, especially in Argentina and Mexico.”

While Maria says that she always tends to feel like an outsider, no matter where she goes, she is passionate about her country and longs for better days. You can read a beautiful and powerful comic about her thoughts on the situation in Venezuela here, it is a real eye-opener. She also has many similar works on her pages, which you can find linked below. Scroll down to check out her cute drawings on being in love and searching for those good relationships, and let us know what you think in the comments!

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The perfect one will come along. Don't be too hung up on the past to recognize them.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wouldn’t work for me, I’d be reading and the person would just keep walking bc you don’t interrupt a good book

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m still postponing my dream to achieve someone else’s and frankly, I don’t know how to escape

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Coming from an Asian family, the last panel is painfully true :(

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've always wanted to be a dancer, but my parents always thought it was a phase. I've been learning dance from kpop videos and other tutorials.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes same! I’ve been singing and dancing and my parents laugh and say “She’ll grow out of it”. I’m 17 and I’m afraid it’s too late for me to start training. There’s an online competition based from Soompi. They partner with kpop industries (two years ago with JYP and last year with Cube). It’s all video based but hey, let’s try it together this year. It’s called Rising Legends and begins mid August. The girl who won last year is on Produce 48

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm a freelance translator. I work full time so that others make more money and go on vacation, while I don't have money or time to do so.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Probably the first picture where I can relate to everything... I will surely keep this in mind. The secret of happiness and well-being is probably avoiding yourself from doing these things.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The best part of getting older: You've learned these lessons. It's a great freedom.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just because you are older doesn't mean all have learned that. I may know the reasons why but I might keep doing something out of habit as a learned behavior and or I may even Understand what and why, but still do it because mainly self worth may not be where it should be, or being raised in a disciplined family and that was the emphasis, or guilt, or not allowing myself permission. It can be a terrible cycle. It's not easy but I have to want to Choose to make myself a priority. It can be a struggle to change as well.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I once postponed a dream to achieve someone else's. He was a very manipulative b*****d and I regret missing the opportunity to follow my dream to this day. I am determined toske it up to myself within the next two years though. Enough time has passed, now I just need to hire the logistics out!!

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fine with the first 3 but my parents are pushing me into the 4th. My mom won't stop bugging me that I should just get a regular job, while I want my own business. I know a regular job would suffocate me, I'd feel unappreciated and underpaid, wasting huge chunks of my time.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow. right in the spot. I am dealing with comparission since I can remember. It brings me a lot of head issues, even I am conscious of this, I can't change It...

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This girl is hitting it all right where it needs to be....Thanks!

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That last one is a b*tch, only just getting round to working on my dreams now after years of helping other people. I'm 34. Don't wait it only makes you unhappy.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Achieved everything alone, without family or friends, which I don't have anyway.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can if you think you can. If you think you can't, you're right. (to paraphrase)

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No matter how great your pain, there is someone else dealing with more pain than yourself. You have to be willing to take chances in order to heal.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Even in broken relationships, love can still exist "at a distance"

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Its a cute comic but it reminds me of the infected from The Last of Us too much. Sorry! XD

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Regarding the breasts, it reminded me of a question I saw earlier on a site. A girl asked why women needs breasts when milk from goat, cows and so on are available...

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

...Yes! Don't use other people as scapegoats and pull them down just to fill the hole in your heart. You'd just end up hurting them and hurting yourself more.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This would be me but instead I would eat the last piece of pie or something. Dang it *Handcuffs self to my self control*

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

An untrustworthy person will diminish your self esteem. You need to build it back up again.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When your self-esteem is so high to the point that you don't mind being naked. ^^;;

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your weirdness is tolerable???? I find that offensive. How about: Your weirdness is ADORABLE!

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You can always come back, and things will look different then.

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To me it seems like two adults with their own kidsand the “monsters” is the adults when they fight, are angry or upset

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I forgave both of my ex-husbands years ago. I'm now on good terms with my children's Father. The other one, I had to write out of my life. Sometimes that's the only way.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A little yappy dog PERFECTLY represents anxiety. It's always there, nipping your heels and trying to get your attention; you can maybe calm it down, but not always.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sometimes you have to actively let the good things in (sunshine) and work to get rid of the bad things :)

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