Everything Is OK

I adore Debbie Tung's comics. We share so many things like introversion, book love and also, unfortunately, a struggle with anxiety and depression. Her other two books sit lovingly on my shelf where I pull them out now and again when I need something for comfort. Her newest book is a compilation of her comics on her own battle with anxiety and depression, but I found SO many things relatable, as I'm sure others will too. It warms my heart and makes the struggle easier to know that someone out there has had the exact feelings and thoughts as I have. There are parts of this book that felt they were plucked from my own experience. I put it down several times to have a cry, because it was expressing what I sometimes can't express, even though I've experienced it. It hit so close to home. Among the experiences, she also places small encouragements and reassurance that it can and will get better. I love this book, as I've loved all the books Debbie Tung has put out into the world. Sharing something so personal must have been difficult for her, but I'm glad she did it for me and all who have struggled with these two difficult mental health issues. There is no mystical answer on how to get better, but rather a shared experience we can work through together.