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I was laid off in August 2019. I was sad. Very sad. so I began to write these comics—one after the other. They helped me shine a light on how I was feeling and turn a shitty situation into something productive. For the next year, I wrote one comic every day, looking at sadness as an opportunity rather than an infliction.

Granted, I did not expect things to get even sadder—2020 provided me with endless material... but damn, was it sad.

When I reached day 365, I took a break. I was not sure if I would continue, but eventually, I decided to expand the theme to encompass all of the thoughts, feelings, hopes, and dreams that I experience on a daily basis.

You can follow me on Instagram or buy the book "Oh boy I am sad," which includes the first 365 days (and then some) on Amazon.

In the best-case scenario, they help someone feel better. In the worst-case scenario, they help me feel better.

Much love,

Josh.

More info: Instagram

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5 years ago (edited)

this was me in the spring of 2020., I am so glad I am here.

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    she/they and probably gay
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    5 years ago

    aww

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    John Ford
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    5 years ago

    😢

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    Cryo
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    true :(

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    Alyssa
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    Ahahaha

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    John Ford
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    5 years ago

    These are so good

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    Alyssa
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    5 years ago

    The little pat pat on the back, aww.

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    Green Machine
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    Simple. Yet profound.

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    Priscilla Reshell
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    5 years ago

    black lives will always matter no matter what

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    Green Machine
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    5 years ago

    You got this.. all of you.

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    Night Owl
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    5 years ago (edited)

    Yes, too much to choose from :(

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    Green Machine
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    5 years ago

    Yay!

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    Hammer
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    5 years ago

    Yes. Sam and Dean are always there to cheer my gf up.

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    Allegra Nicoletti
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    5 years ago

    I’ve been there

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    Miss Frankfurter
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    5 years ago

    I may get down voted, but..... dont worry about the big stuff. It's a tub of warm water that makes you feel better. That's all that really matters. Yes, you should enjoy the small things that make you feel better. "Whatever gets you through the night" John Lennon

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    Priscilla Reshell
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    5 years ago

    i hate feeling old

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    Night Owl
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    5 years ago (edited)

    I know the feeling all too well

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    Miss Frankfurter
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    We are all in the same boat in a stormy sea, and we owe each other a terrible loyalty G.K. Chesterton

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    Night Owl
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    5 years ago

    Yes, we're good. Always try to find something positive

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    Jaclyn Levy
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    <3 I can relate. <3

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    Ryan Deschanel
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    Dead people always are the luckiest ones because they do not feel the horrible pain of living anymore.

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    debrina blackmoon
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    Same-if they truly don't deserve it.

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    KiwiBubbles
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    5 years ago

    I understand what this poor little cloud-head man is feeling

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    Green Machine
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    5 years ago

    lol..right?!

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    John Ford
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    5 years ago

    The others have hope in them this one does not

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    Green Machine
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    5 years ago

    Sometimes we don't give ourselves enough time...

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    Miss Frankfurter
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    This can be so discouraging when you try to make a positive change and then "as usual" it all goes so wrong. Just makes you want to give up and hide. Sure, but not for too long, or you'll get comfortable with it. "No matter how many times I get knocked down I will get up again. I will never quit" Navy Seal Ethos

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    Miss Frankfurter
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    I must be willing to give up who I am in order to become what I will be. Albert Einstein.

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    Green Machine
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    His face in cell 4 made me giggle.

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    Marty BlackEagle-Carl
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    hahahaa

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    she/they and probably gay
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    yes

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    oof

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    Green Machine
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    5 years ago (edited)

    Love is heavy. . .

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    Green Machine
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    Git 'em Skeeter!!

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    Virgil Sanders
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    i feel this one on a personal level

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    Green Machine
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    Holy c**p if this aint true.

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    Green Machine
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    Aww..They emerged... then merged.

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    Isabel Care
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    Weeeeeeeeeeeee

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    Green Machine
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    Explore.... WITH consent!

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    David Butler
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    Waiting for snake to poop.

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    Green Machine
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    Bahahaaa.. It's just settling in. F'n life.

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    Virgil Sanders
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    why is this me so often

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    Green Machine
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    This is truth!

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    Green Machine
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    'A bender' lol.

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    Jaclyn Levy
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    when parenting, don't forget to parent yourself. <3

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    Green Machine
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    He/she addressing their fans?

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    Green Machine
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    Cheers.

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    screw that dad.

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    Green Machine
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    lawl.

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    Green Machine
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    5 years ago

    I do what I can to remember this in those times.