Accepting myself, even the parts that hurt me, has been a struggle. But I'm trying.
Edit : including an image description that mod bright at @accessfashion did!
[image description: a thirteen panel comic about chronic pain in the artistâs legs.
First, black text reads: âsometimes all of the pain just gets too muchâ.
Beneath the panel show a pale person sitting and holding onto their thigh with both hands.
Second, text reads: âand I begin wishing that I could just exchange my legs for better onesâ.
Panel shows a red book labeled âlegsâ.
Third, text reads: âmaybe I could have a mermaid tail insteadâ.
Panel shows the book open to pages that show a fish tail and a text bubble that says âso many optionsâ.
Fourth, text reads: âit would be beautiful, and I could spend all my time swimmingâ.
Panel shows a pale mermaid swimming away, surrounded by sea life.
Fifth, text reads: âbut then I wouldnât be able to leave the waterâŠâ
Panel shows a pale centaur facing away from the camera.
Sixth, text reads: âa centaur body would give me twice the number of legs, and I go anywhere I want without a carâ.
Panel shows the book with a rearing centaur, but fine print reads: âcaution: canât fit in small areas such as elevators and household doorwaysâ.
Seventh, text reads: âI guess maybe not everywhereâ.
Panel shows faun legs with a bubble that reads: âsmaller than a centaur! Very nimble!â
Eighth, text reads: âgoat legs would be smaller, and I could prance aboutâ.
Panel shows a pale faun standing facing away from the camera.
Ninth, text reads: âbut I donât think I could handle all the extra furâŠâ
Panel shows snake tails with a bubble that reads: âslithering is the new walking!â
Tenth, text reads: âa snake tail would be really comfortable to sleep withâ.
Panel shows a Naga curled up with their tail falling into their face.
Eleventh, text reads: âbut I would probably get myself tangled up.â
Panel shows the legs book closed again, next to a boba tea and a catâs paws.
Twelfth, text reads: âmaybe Iâm just too pickyâ.
Panel shows pale legs extended in a bathtub full of pink water.
Thirteenth, text reads: âor maybe I should accept my legs the way they are, pain and allâ.
Panel shows the pale legs bent at the knee, a black cat curled up beside them, and two bottles of pills sitting beside them.
