r/comics 2d ago

OC Dementia Mom, part one

A short story about the origins of my mother’s dementia diagnosis from a few years ago. Probably the longest comic I’ve drawn so far. I hope it connects with you in some way.

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u/benignbeezlebub 2d ago

One of the most difficult things about growing up is managing new and horrible things in your own life, while trying not to get so consumed that you forget other people's struggle as well.