Hi! I'm Chia and my girlfriend is Poppy and we're the main characters in Sesame But Different, a slice-of-life lesbian comic that pokes fun at moments (sometimes embarrassing but, hopefully, mostly relatable) in our lives. We are very similar: we share many similar hobbies, tv shows, etc. However, we're also very different: Poppy is more sporty, and I'm nerdier; I'm more disciplined, and she's laid back. So we're same-same, but also different. Hence the name.
Back when I was a young and closeted lesbian, I used to search all over the internet (unintentionally losing bits of my innocence along the way) for content that could reassure me that there were others like me and that I could be happy one day—thankfully, I can attest that it truly does get better and, about a year ago, I created this comic to provide more LGBTQ visibility by playfully showcasing a real same-sex relationship.
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The best part about creating these comics is that it allows me to take silly, everyday moments with my girlfriend that might otherwise pass and be forgotten and, instead, share them with people all over the world! In addition, it's both delightful and uncanny to learn that our readers can identify with so many of our experiences... even some of our weird inside jokes.
These are strange times—Poppy and I are fortunate that we've been healthy during the quarantine (albeit always short on toilet paper), but we hope that you're all keeping safe and doing well!
We hope our comics add visibility to real and happy WLW relationships and bring a bit of relatability and joy to your day. As always, if you like the content, make sure to follow us on social media links provided above/below. We wish you nice relationships with your significant others, and for now—enjoy!
I declare that GPS's saved many marriages! no more "you missed the turn!!!"
I should try that after quarantine... Maybe I won't be single forever!
This makes me sad. When my daughter said 'mom, I'm gay,' I said, 'yeah, I know, 'bout time you admitted it to yourself; have you had lunch yet?'
this hits different to me lol coming out is so freaky because you never know how people are gonna react
and that kills me. people should 'react' the same to everything - you're blond or you're a gym fanatic or you're super tall or you like rugby or you're gay or you're from Kenya or your name's *whatever* or you're going vegan or you suck at math or ....... I know ... but they should.
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I'm lucky, coming out was easy for me. I was playing Game Of Life with my parents, and at the "get married" space, I chose the pink character instead of the blue character. And when I came out to my friends, I said "I'm going as Robin from Stranger Things because we're both gay", and one friend said "I'm bi" and another friend said "I'm gay or bi I don't know but I kissed a girl".
Jessica Alba is WAY better-looking than Brad Pitt. As are most people, actually. Brad Pitt's just not attractive.
problem? PROBLEM!? ARE YOU [censored]ING KIDDING ME AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGGGGGGHHHHH
Oh my god....if I told my parents I was gay,my mom would’ve been mad for who I am and my dad.and I am gay
Being gay isn't a "problem". It's a persons choice and they can choose whatever they want. I'm sorry your parent's didn't take it well...
Well actually being gay or lesbian isn't a choice. its a mix of hormones that determine whom you are attracted to-
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I've recently been obsessed with this weird hot dog onesie that I have. I once walked past my sister's college class meeting in it. Needless to say, they all saw and burst out laughing.
sorry... subject change.. is it April? or June? i dont know what day it is!
it's ok, we all say dumb things XD... they're called "minefields"
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to those nasty people in the comments saying 'this displeases god' just remember; god says a sex is between a man and a woman, so technically if two women bang, it's not sex, and therefore not a sin :) (in all honesty though, if you really wanted to be a good christian you would be accepting of all people, just like jesus would have been)
Eel Music: are you calling being lgbtq a sin? cause if you are, I'll find you.
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Awe these were really adorable! (Btw I just found the comic on Webtoon if you guys want to subscribe)
Wtf, Eel Music. Love is love! And honestly, show some basic respect for human beings, please. Even if you don’t “approve of their lifestyle”, show basic chivalry! We’re still people!
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Just wanted to stop by again to say these comics the freakin' cutest and remind me so much of me and my girlfriend! Please never stop drawing and being cute! The jerkoffs in the comments probably don't even follow their own teachings, they just want to pull others down and give the actually good religious peeps a bad name. Shame on them.
Have you been brain damaged since birth, or was it caused by an accident or something?
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to those nasty people in the comments saying 'this displeases god' just remember; god says a sex is between a man and a woman, so technically if two women bang, it's not sex, and therefore not a sin :) (in all honesty though, if you really wanted to be a good christian you would be accepting of all people, just like jesus would have been)
Eel Music: are you calling being lgbtq a sin? cause if you are, I'll find you.
Load More Replies... Awe these were really adorable! (Btw I just found the comic on Webtoon if you guys want to subscribe)
Wtf, Eel Music. Love is love! And honestly, show some basic respect for human beings, please. Even if you don’t “approve of their lifestyle”, show basic chivalry! We’re still people!
Load More Replies... Just wanted to stop by again to say these comics the freakin' cutest and remind me so much of me and my girlfriend! Please never stop drawing and being cute! The jerkoffs in the comments probably don't even follow their own teachings, they just want to pull others down and give the actually good religious peeps a bad name. Shame on them.
Have you been brain damaged since birth, or was it caused by an accident or something?
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