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Relationships, breakups, and all the complicated feelings in between — Julie Hang knows exactly how to put them into words and drawings. Known for her honest comics based on her own experiences, Julie has created a heartfelt and relatable series of stories that capture the bittersweet, messy, and sometimes funny moments so many of us go through but rarely talk about.

Today, we’d like to share a few of her most poignant stories that remind us we’re never truly alone in our feelings. Scroll down to explore her gentle, honest take on love, loss, and healing — you just might see a bit of yourself in them.

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    Moving on

    Illustration by Julie Hang showing a boy and girl meeting for the first time, capturing the ups and downs of life.

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    Illustration of a couple walking closely together, capturing the ups and downs of life in a moving story by Julie Hang.

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    Illustration showing couples and text about love, capturing the ups and downs of life in moving stories by Julie Hang.

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    Illustration by Julie Hang showing two people reflecting on relationships, capturing the ups and downs of life emotions.

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    Illustration showing a couple facing away in sadness, capturing the ups and downs of life and moving stories by Julie Hang.

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    A woman feeling grateful reflecting on past compatibility, illustrating the ups and downs of life in a moving story.

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    Illustration with handwritten text about grief and relationships, capturing the ups and downs of life stories by Julie Hang.

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    Illustration of two people walking in opposite directions with dogs, capturing the ups and downs of life in moving stories.

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    Empathy

    Two people sitting at a table sharing emotional conversation, illustrating moving stories about the ups and downs of life.

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    Two people on a couch sharing a heartfelt conversation illustrating the ups and downs of life in a moving story.

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    Three people in a room, one upset sharing feelings, reflecting moving stories capturing the ups and downs of life.

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    Two characters sit on a bed having a heartfelt conversation in a scene capturing the ups and downs of life.

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    Text message expressing emotional vulnerability and the ups and downs of life in moving stories by Julie Hang.

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    Two girls sitting on the floor playing a card game, capturing the ups and downs of life in a heartfelt moment.

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    Two girls sitting on the floor playing a card game, reflecting on moving stories capturing the ups and downs of life.

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    On loving someone with depression when you’re drowning yourself

    Illustration capturing the ups and downs of life with a person swimming in circles inside a fishbowl.

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    Illustration showing two people swimming with one holding the other above water, capturing the ups and downs of life.

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    Illustration of a swimmer underwater with text expressing feeling unseen, reflecting moving stories about life's ups and downs.

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    Illustration of a girl underwater holding her breath, capturing the ups and downs of life in a moving story by Julie Hang.

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    Illustration of a girl underwater in a blue swimsuit, symbolizing moving stories capturing the ups and downs of life.

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    Illustration showing emotional struggle inside and outside a fishbowl, capturing the ups and downs of life in moving stories.

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    We’re in the perfect relationship

    Illustration of a couple hugging with text about the perfect relationship, capturing the ups and downs of life.

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    Illustration of a woman hugging a man with text expressing thoughts about leaving, capturing the ups and downs of life.

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    Illustrated moving stories by Julie Hang showing family moments and emotional ups and downs of life in photo frames.

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    A young girl stands alone, holding broken shoes, surrounded by sad people, capturing the ups and downs of life.

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    Illustration of a couple in a room with text expressing the ups and downs of life in moving stories by Julie Hang.

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    Man carrying bags leaving a room with a woman inside, illustrating moving stories capturing the ups and downs of life.

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    Illustration of a comforting moment between two people, capturing the ups and downs of life with emotion and care.

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    Illustration of a sad child sitting alone, capturing the emotional ups and downs of life in moving stories by Julie Hang.

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    A closed therapy door with a sign reading therapy in session, illustrating moving stories about life’s ups and downs.

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    Illustration showing a conversation about self-reflection in moving stories by Julie Hang capturing life’s ups and downs.

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    A woman with long dark hair sitting on a couch looking sad, capturing the ups and downs of life stories.

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    Simple black text saying Me with question mark on white background, reflecting moving stories by Julie Hang about life's ups and downs.

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    Feb 1st, as told by me

    Cartoon of a person feeding a cat at 7 AM with hearts showing affection, illustrating moving stories by Julie Hang.

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    Illustration of a person admiring a beautiful toast with toppings, reflecting moving stories by Julie Hang about life’s ups and downs.

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    Cartoon woman sitting on a steaming toilet at 8 AM, illustrating ups and downs of life in moving stories.

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    Illustration showing a person driving alone for the first time, capturing the ups and downs of life emotions.

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    Illustration of two people high-fiving wearing matching clips and acne stickers, capturing moving stories by Julie Hang.

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    Illustration of a person practicing drums at 9 AM, capturing moving stories by Julie Hang about the ups and downs of life.

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    Cartoon of a person joyfully sending many emails, capturing moving stories by Julie Hang about the ups and downs of life.

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    Illustration of a woman multitasking chores, capturing the ups and downs of life in a moving story by Julie Hang.

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    Cartoon of a woman drinking a green smoothie, illustrating moving stories by Julie Hang about life’s ups and downs.

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    Woman struggling and crying while navigating painful life transitions in a moving story by Julie Hang capturing ups and downs.

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    Illustration showing a man crying with text expressing the ups and downs of life in moving stories by Julie Hang.

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    Illustration of a person receiving encouraging words on phone, capturing the ups and downs of life moments.

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    Illustration of two people, one offering pasta and saying cheer up, showcasing moving stories about life's ups and downs.

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    Illustration showing a person playing sudoku and checking emails on a couch, capturing the ups and downs of life.

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    Cartoon illustration of a person showering with sad expression, capturing moving stories by Julie Hang about life's ups and downs.

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    Illustration of a person happily working on their portfolio, capturing moving stories about the ups and downs of life.

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    Illustration of a person hugging a cat in bed, capturing moving stories about the ups and downs of life by Julie Hang.

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    Woman hugging a cat in bed at 9 PM, with the cat playfully smacking her face, capturing ups and downs of life.

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    Woman sleeping peacefully in bed with a cat on her blanket, illustrating moving stories capturing the ups and downs of life.

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