I'm Prudence, a 28-year-old illustrator and comic artist from Belgium. I first started my webcomics on Instagram years ago as a way of journaling and keeping a diary in the form of cartoon drawings. I wanted to remember my progress by keeping some sort of collection online even though I was unaware of how Instagram really worked. It was seen by multiple people and since I always had issues with my self-worth, struggled to love myself entirely and completely, and battled with mental health issues, I also talked about my issues. There were many people who found value and worth in my drawing ideas because I spoke for those who were unable to speak up for themselves. I created a community for people to show them that they are not alone. I still find inspiration in my own battle with mental health, my own thoughts, and sometimes sorrows, and just everyday problems.
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Same. Took a group photo in the office today for our Secret Santa party. Looking at the photo I commented with my friend how, in general, in every group photo I'm in, I look so sad, like "what am I doing here". (Don't worry, folks. It's just my appearance. ^_-)
Load More Replies...My driver's license photo is so bad, I cringe whenever I look at it.
Well after waiting over 2 hours at the damn palce, with stinky peopke, then their electricity went out...is it any wonder I don't look too happy?
My comic strips have been featured on Bored Panda quite a few times (you can find my previous posts here, here, here and here) and each time, there is so much love and positivity, that I just have to do it again!
Currently, I am working on another big personal project which is a second book. It's still in its baby phase though. But I want to help make the world a better and brighter place and make it less hard for many people out there who are struggling like I have. I also want to grow my community on Patreon and be able to give out more rewards. I'm saving up to get into digital work more and show people my progress on that in streams so fellow art lovers can learn with me. At the same time, I'm also still doing my traditional comics about girl problems every single day.
What about the other unhygenic monsters who lick their fingers to separate the pages?
I’m a monster, please forgive me. My bookmark always falls out of the book.
I love your username! Tsunami as in from Wings of Fire right?
Load More Replies...I must confess that being a monster threatens to overtake my soul... I can't always find a book mark..
The left one is what people who don't understand feminism think what feminism is
This is an accurate portrayal. I, personally, (I am NOT trying to offend anyone, just stating my feelings.) think the people on the left, the "women before men" people are crazy.
but why is the "bad feminist" all made up and sexy white the "real feminist" is just normal?
My guess is because a lot of real feminists reject the idea that women need to be "made up" to be presentable? That women are beautiful just as they are.
Load More Replies...I know that no matter anyone's opinion on beauty standards both men and women feminists and "feminists" everyone has days where they feel like dressing up or days where pajamas are for everywhere I just wish the artist stressed more that feminism isn't a look it's a belief system that and you can believe in the correct form of it regardless of how you choose to present yourself to the world that day
Signs left beside, thats a dumb cliché. Feminism doesnt mean you cant show off your boobs in a red dress and have a feminine haircut. It also doesnt mean you cant shave your armpits or use make up. Focussing on stuff like that putting other women down bc of their looks, THATS b******t feminism.
I don't entirely think it was attacking beauty the actual feminist was just her portrayal of herself.
Load More Replies...i really appreciate this message but i just wonder why the "fake" feminist is wearing more makeup, low cut shirt, etc. was this intentional? i really think embracing traditional beauty/femininity is just as valid as not doing so. maybe it wasn't meant this way at all :)
If we start saying one is better than the other they'll be male-ists
sadly, the type on the left is the one that gets funding and gets laws passed. Thus, becoming real feminism.
How do I come up with the content for these relatable comics? It's quite funny, actually, because often times it happens at a moment when I'm in the shower or on the toilet, but other times it's also at less comfortable times like when I'm on my period and then I stand up and you can't hold up the blood flow coming unsolicited from your uterus into your pants and you need to awkwardly walk around -because you know, there are people around. At moments like this, I need to rage-draw this off of me.
i don't think that it is possible to hug a flaming demon but i will try
You forgot the part in the middle where you yell at each other and throw your socks at one another when the other beats you at Mario Kart or Super Smash Bros.
It’s the total opposite with me— my brother and I don’t really get along
What you were wearing should have no significance and the police should be forbidden from asking this. Whether you were wearing a burqa, a revealing dress, a bikini, or nothing at all, rape is a rape and the victim's clothing of choice is irrelevant when investigating the crime.
I absolutely agree with you, Kaisu. Much worse than this question, for all victims of sexual abuse in the UK, is the incomprehensible fact that the victim has to hand over her mobile phone to the police, with passwords, to be scrutinized by the police and possibly used against her. No, it is not a quick process either, any rape victim must be prepared to be without her mobile phone for a long time. If the telephone is not handed over, then the police will not even look into the case.
Load More Replies...This only shows how messed up this world is. A person should be able to walk naked and not be touched without consent.
The words "What were you wearing?" should always be followed by "because we may need to examine those clothes for evidence".
Yes, and if you drank before, and if you are sure you didn't 'provoke' him, or why you didn't scream or fight. There is a real issue with the training of police/justice officers in many countries. It is slooowly becoming better thanks to feminist associations and movements like Metoo.
Load More Replies...My friend really likes to wear revealing clothes, and one day she came to me and my other friend, saying a man had groped her and said some pretty disgusting things to her. My other friend told her it served her right for dressing so revealing. The girl who was attacked and I are no longer friends with the other.
Good. Though, it might have been a possible teaching moment for the friend you cut loose to educate them about how your friend who was groped wasn't wearing revealing clothes to give consent to a******s. What she wore was her business and her choice. No one had any right to touch her, no matter what she wore, and she didn't "deserve" anything other than respect and courtesy. It's probably just as well you two pitched her. I can just imagine the row you two had with her over that. Jeez.
Load More Replies...Lesbians are able to contain themselves around other women (there are exceptions). Perhaps the victim isn't at fault??
So old ladies, nuns, and 5 year olds who get raped must have wearing something sexy. Gtfo.
Many of us would never treat others the way we treat ourselves. Nobody is harder on me, than me! We are directed to love others as we love ourselves.... yet we are expected to put ourselves last, not to honor our own needs. This is probably more of a woman thing, but it spills over into the workplace and life in general. Must remember to hug self sometimes!
Over the last 7 months, since the last post, I did some commissions for companies, but sadly I wasn't really treated well as an artist. I had to wait very long for my payment and learned to value myself instead. I asked my community to support me through Patreon to keep Planet Prudence going, and I've been doing mainly personal work on there and caring about my community. I talk to them every day on stream now and I made a safe zone from Instagram, my streams and Patreon. I still need a lot of support to be entirely self sufficient and sometimes have to still take on a commission to get through the month, which still gives me quite the stress, but I'll get there thanks to my lovely Planet Prudence fans. I did however, had a nice local exposition that really warmed my heart. It was about anti-bullying, which I'm a firm advocate for, and I got to talk to many children about my experiences and there are a few of them now that are following me closely online now as well. I was happy to be able to influence next generations for the better through this project.
I can't stand water hitting my face.I have to face away from the water in shower.
I don’t think anyone showers with their glasses on—, correct me if I’m wrong
Load More Replies...Whenever I get a new book, I always smell it! There is nothing like that new book smell!
I love the smell of books. I remember there was a kids book I would always check out that had a very distinct smell and I loved it.
I also love books but having no sense of smell means they dont have a scent to me. But thats okay, I can still love books without the perfume attached.
My Mom taught me to love the smell of books in the 1960s. Since then I do as well.
Load More Replies...been there before, people saying things about me. it's not fun. and its hard to get back up from where you were.
Load More Replies...I was the first girl for so long and it's such a struggle to get to the place of self love. And once there, it can still be a struggle to not let those negative thoughts or words overpower the positive.
I went through that when I was a teen. I was 6'2', 118lbs. and dirt poor. I would walk down the hall at school and can still remember the names I was called. Jolly green giant, beast, f*g, monster c**p like that. Thing about it is, I grew into being successful, working whatever jobs I could get, never depending on anyone else. I'm happy today, the ones from back then that are still alive are bitter and hateful even today.
i mean if the food is trash then i will stay a raging goblin
I feel like I’m one of the lucky ones because my mom will buy my first tattoo. I feel like this is because she’s got about 9-10 tattoos
What's wrong with the left? Her body, her choices. It's all in easy to conceal places, too. The "No Entry" is a little trashy but we're not the ones who gotta live with it.
Nothing's wrong, she's showing us what her mom thinks when Mom hears the word "tattoo".
Load More Replies...I think the moon phase one is an awesome choice though. Though my experience with tattoos unless you got really dark skin, white doesn't show up real well so its often subbed for silver.
I'd like to wear some nicelooking winteroutfit like the one on the left, but last week it was around -31'C here so... :D
Load More Replies...People dressed like Expectation would not last long in our winter Reality. Last winter, we bottomed out at -38 degrees F. Everyone (except teenagers) bundles like Reality around here (upper Midwest USA). Anyway, I think Reality looks cuter :)
freezing to death in a cute af outfit > wearing comfortable but trashy clothes in the cold we all have our vices
The puffer jacket was yesterday in NYC, the blue jacket will be tomorrow, and on Sunday it will be 60 F. In January. 😲
I myself cannot be seen outside during winter. too busy surviving.
Yea thats me i am really into learning about school shootings *please don't hate*
Load More Replies...I do this all the time as well. And the psychology behind is because the majority of people who are interested in this are those who can't fathom how someone can do that to another person. They are actually less likely to become a psychopath/serial killer. This isn't always the case of course, but it can be part of it. One of the things that really stuck with me in Psychology class.
I love crime and mystery books. Supernatural books are my favorite but good scary books are hard to come by.
... and they said it was blue for "censorship" reasons waaaaaaay back when... because the male executives thought it was too "confronting" and "immoral" to show the reality, so the advertisers got around it by using blue liquids instead. Keep in mind, this was in the 50's when the word "pregnant" was banned from being used for the exact same censorship reasons. (the fun stuff we learn in marketing, in relation to censorship etc, at university. haha)
Load More Replies...Okay now this helps men relate..sorta like when we eat super hot stuff for a youtube challenge and the portals of hell come out of our bottoms
Except it can't be held your just constantly s******g yourself at different consistency throughout the day you can smell it but you Aren't sure if anyone else can because they haven't commented on it oh and your only mess taming options are sticking a plug in it that feels weird and also makes you fear death by toxic shock or you have to sit in it while wearing what kinda feels like a diaper
Load More Replies...Period commercial, except the blood should be blue 😂
Load More Replies...This is literally ME. I play a couple pf instruments and I take art classes. Whenever I am creating something, there are so many problems with me wanting to be better and perfect and thinking I am never good enough.
Yup. How I feel every f*****g day when I write, draw, work on clothing and costumes... Godammit...
Ive been told not to smile anymore. It scares people, apparently I look crazy. *shrugs* No more advertising, got it ;)
Load More Replies...Like the button a friend of mine had: "Always smile at your enemies: it keeps them on their toes wondering WTF you're up to."
I don't smile enough and people are constantly asking what's wrong, nothing ever is I just don't smile
Be nice to show how to change! I know that for all us it is different, but we can only wish that there was a solution that worked for all.
Hold on. Keep asking till you find the right specialist that fits well with you. .. I love my meds, and it took about 3 years to get the right combo and dosage. Keep giving feedback to your dr. ( if applicable).
Load More Replies...I’m the right one in public. But when I’m at home, all heck breaks loose!
*hugs, cupcakes, & good quality trashy-tv* I hope you feel better soon. <3 :)
Load More Replies...*hugs, cupcakes, & good quality trashy-tv* I hope you feel better soon. <3 :)
Load More Replies...except the stain, I like my nightwear to be clean though
Load More Replies...This is my favorite. At 43 the charge is pretty much non-existent. Being aware of this helps you to not "kill" humans. #thestruggleisreal
I realized that an oversize white dress from thin cotton fabric feels so much better during warm weather.
Hopefully.... CAUSE I DIDN'T GET MY LETTER AND I'M GUNNA FIND HOGWARTS SOON!
Load More Replies...This is exactly what I thought wold happen when I turned 11. Almost 2 years later and it still hasn't come. :(
Especially when the people next to you are sleeping and you cant get food!
Load More Replies...Actually, the neck pillow was intended to go in the front, but you do you
She missed the crying, colicky baby in the next aisle, and the annoying little ankle-biter in behind kicking your seat the entire flight. Oh, and your legs being so restless, yet going almost numb 'cuz you just CAN'T get f*****g COMFORTABLE and OMIGAWD does this a*****e NOT KNOW WHAT DEODOURANT IS?! If this b***h says "like" one more time, I SWEAR I'm... Yup, been on a few flights. ;-) Really, most of them have been pretty cool. I spend most of my time glued to the teeny window, watching clouds or the land changing down below.
Psst I don't think they're going for an anatomically correct look and more of a cartoonish look
Load More Replies...This is exactly what happens to me because I have super long acrylic nails
this is kinda offensive though... most cats are not mean and scratchy and some dogs may be jumpy and bite people
And there are some of us who like, and have adopted, both—-actually all animals, to be honest.
Load More Replies...I'm none. Mwahahahaha. I love animals, but I cannot get over the awkwardness. Yeah, I'm socially awkward with animals too.
Load More Replies...My dear cat never bites or scratches & runs down the stairs to greet me when I get home meowing his head off (and not for food even!)
Draw it as a fuzzy animal or something and send it back. Or just respond with a d**k pic that another dude sent you.
I have a folder filled with inflamed buttholes that I carpet bomb them with. They usually block me after twenty or so.
Load More Replies...i texted my crush and he left me on read for 40 minutes, then proceeded to text me "Sorry, I was doing some work, what's up?"
No, just because women are trained from infancy on to play nice, to apologize, to not make a scene.
Load More Replies...Oh this is ME! My mom had to threaten that I give her money every time I said the word sorry it got so bad... so I said sorry... for saying sorry too much...
Regardless of how it looks, the fancy sexy stuff is effing uncomfortable—-and tbh not meant to stay on long anyway. I prefer comfortable—-not raggedy and sloppy, just well-fitted (translation: room to move), soft, and comfortable.
So true! I've been internet friends with someone for at least two years. We coincidentally met up at an anime convention and it was awkward, but I'm still glad that we met up.
Texting you read at your own pace, respond, etc. In person you have to wait for the other person to respond or leave a space in their monologue to break it. Can be terrible.
I'm like that with most, but things like wasps, hornets, ticks, fleas I just cannot deal with
Load More Replies...Where I live, in summer it gets so damn humid it just sucks the enjoyment out of being outside. After a very few minutes, you’re not, uncomfortable, and drowning in your own sweat. Not fun, not sexy, and all the extra strength deodorant in the world will not help you.
I'd love to wear bomberjackets, but I somehow look like a rotten apple with it
My tie is always new. I have no clue where they go. One day I will find a stash of hair ties... and socks.
If she has a cat, it’s more like new tie—-no tie. Then all she has to do is look under the couch.
A happy vacation for me is one where I can both explore the place I travelled to, and have time to spend by myself in peace and calm, with a beautiful view to look at and no one—-repeat no one—-bothering me.
Some of that stuff is so expensive it might as well be!
Load More Replies...I always figured there would be a problem with bending your knees in over the knee boots, so I never bought any.
Sometimes I don’t even mean to do this. Sometimes it’s just the unfortunate configuration of my face.
My cat brings me a mouse, If it is alive I set it free if I am unlucky it is half alive and half-dead. Then I really don't know what to do!
My kitty gives me bugs that she finds around the house, all intact and most are alive. As a giant Entomology nerd, I get super excited!
that is exactly why I have most content as "close friends only", and most people as "distant friends", lol.
No, at 18 we think we ARE grown up already, even though by and large we don’t know a damn thing and can’t handle responsibility yet. By 28, our brains have matured and our critical thinking skills have fully developed. A good portion of us have the basics of daily life down pat, and are working on refining them. Unfortunately though, there are some who never ever learn, never ever grow up, never develop critical thinking skills, and are still immature and irrational even when they’re in their 50s, 60s, or older.
Yup my mom still wont let me get a second piercing, and she had a belly button piercing when she was younger
Quite the opposite for me. Everyone is always grossed out when people talk about piercings besides ears or maybe nose.
My aunt is covered in piercings and I think it suits her and looks nice. Both ears are covered, 3 piercings on each brow, 2 nose rings, 2 tongue piercings, belly button, and nipples. It's a lot and on top of that she's covered in tattoos., none on the face or anything. I think piercings and tattoos like she has takes a lot to have and express.
Load More Replies...My friends say they hurt and my mom got her piercings from an inexperienced teen in the mall who has no idea how to use a piercing gun
if she's not up to our standards, why should we marry down? She would not do that for us.
Actually, the second frame should be “Look at my fiancée!”—-who is a different girl than the first frame, of course
looks like the author has a problem with men having a right not to date her.
At least 3/4 of these are not female problems. They are just problems of being human. I am male and my photo ID is terrible. I love the smell of books. Any many more.
yep. also, how is liking a smell of a book, a "problem", really?
Load More Replies...Way too many of these have nothing to do with being a woman. Others are indulgences in self-pity and a few aren't problems of any kind. These undercut the few, such as No. 6, that are legitimate. As for the quality of the artwork, well--tastes vary. Much self-editing needed.
I don't get why this girl always depicts how being ugly makes her more happy. I feel so much better when I look good..
Everyone's different I suppose. Beauty gives me happiness, but I prefer being comfortable :)
Load More Replies...At least 3/4 of these are not female problems. They are just problems of being human. I am male and my photo ID is terrible. I love the smell of books. Any many more.
yep. also, how is liking a smell of a book, a "problem", really?
Load More Replies...Way too many of these have nothing to do with being a woman. Others are indulgences in self-pity and a few aren't problems of any kind. These undercut the few, such as No. 6, that are legitimate. As for the quality of the artwork, well--tastes vary. Much self-editing needed.
I don't get why this girl always depicts how being ugly makes her more happy. I feel so much better when I look good..
Everyone's different I suppose. Beauty gives me happiness, but I prefer being comfortable :)
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