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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

1: an abusive relationship. This one shows physical abuse. the man is the abuser and the woman is the victim. 2: A healthy relationship. This one doesn't need explaining. 3: Is kind of confusing. I think it shows another kind of abuse. This would be mentally or emotional abuse. The man could explode with anger over everything the woman does. These are just my theories so these might be wrong.

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

Second is that both get benefits, flowers need bees and bees need flowers

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

This is a lot deeper than it seems at first glance. The first couple as an axe and a log, while the two go hand in hand, is it a metaphor for how he chips away at her piece by piece? Something darker? The flowers and hive seems the most positive since they benefit each other (bees get food, flowers pollinated). The last is...well....Coke and Mentos go hand in hand if you want a nice explosion.

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

I am not sure if I like this one. Seems to be a bit about domestic violence....

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

The first one isn't necessarily about abuse it is saying he takes away from her it could be any form of abuse meaning mental verbal, physical, it could be anything or it could just mean the relationship for her is all give and he is the only one who benefits from the relationship. The second one is pretty self explanatory, meaning they both benefit from each other. The third however is not about abuse the third is about compatibility, they do not get along together because of their conflicting personalities, they together as the saying goes are like oil and water they don't mix.

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

This one made me chuckle out loud. The third couple clearly have an explosive relationship!

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

The first one must be a deadly relationship, the second one is sweet, the third one is opposites attract💞

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

If this world wasn't full of a******s that make this image so true and hard-hitting... ... then this would make for a great image for laughs about how great their sex lives are!

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

This one spoke to me a lot... No matter how much love you may have for each other, there are relationships that make you flourish, or chip away at you. Or you can love each other but be unable to truly connect with each other because you're just not meant to go together....

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

Hahahahaha. Goes both ways on the opposite gender relationships. Also applies to the same-sex relationships.

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

That should be a Diet Coke can. Anyone who’s ever done that trick knows it only works if its Diet Coke.

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

I could see the third one either way. A lot of people are saying explosive, but they don't really explode together, they just fizz and bubble a whole lot. My first thought on that one was attraction, intense and exciting. But they are the only ones not holding hands, I'm not sure which direction the artist was going for.

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

This illustrator is awesome, love the ideas and how they are developed. Wow!

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

The problem I have with the first one , the tree and the ax, yes that indicates a sick relationship I would Not call that Love!

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

I think this is all too true....just because some couples have a different dynamic than others does not mean they love each other any less

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

Opposites attract... in other words for every Sadist there is a Masochist .

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Why is it that the women are at disadvantage in both #1 and #3? Guys suffer from abusive relationships too!

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

Because it's a female artist so it's going to be from her perspective, I don't think anyone is disadvantaged in the 3rd one.

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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

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

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

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

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

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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