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My defining decade: A look back at the most memorable moments of my 20s before I turn 30

Turning 30 can be scary, but the best years are ahead of me. But first, I take a look back at the most memorable moments of my 20s.

Stages of getting through a breakup

A cartoon about all of my feelings after going through a breakup — from crying to denying to acceptance.

How I feel on Mother's Day after losing my mom

I made a cartoon with dark humor about how I feel on another Mother's Day without my mom.

Living with loss and imagining what life would be like if my mom was still here

I drew a cartoon about grief on the anniversary of my mom's death. Part of that is remembering my mom's role in my life.

Reconnecting with my inner child through cartoons

I reconnected with my inner child by drawing cartoons. I think about the ways I haven't changed in my latest doodle.

Celebrating my other mother figures after loss on Mother's Day

On Mother's Day, since I lost my mom, I drew a doodle honoring other women in my life who have helped fill the void.

After losing my mom, here's what I miss about her the most — and what she doesn't miss about me

On the anniversary of losing my mom, I share a little bit about my loss and grief with an essay and a doodle about our relationship.

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