Thin Ice Comic Disclaimer
As I’m writing Thin Ice, I realized that there are a few words I want to put out there as a heavy-topic disclaimer before I start launching more of the story that’s to unfold. Thin Ice is a fictional comic with adult characters and themes. Please read with discretion.
Thin Ice is a story born from my need to work through my personal experiences growing up in proximity to the world of figure skating. Much like some of my characters, I started skating at an early age and had the privilege to call myself a collegiate figure skater as a young adult. Writing and drawing became my outlet for processing the emotions I experienced during that time of my life. That said, this is a story that gets into some pretty heavy themes, and while I use cartoony anime characters, the characters of Thin Ice are adults and will act as such. Adult themes such as strong language, violence, substance use, modern religion and politics, racism, sexism, homophobia, abuse, sexuality, self-harm, and mental illnesses including depression, anxiety, disordered eating, and suicidal ideation and grief will be included. This is your Dead-Dove-Do-Not-Eat.
It's also important to note that none of the characters are meant to represent any real person, living or dead. Myself included. While I’ve drawn inspiration from personal experiences, I'm a creative writer, and I've taken creative liberty for the sake of drawing emotion and telling a cohesive story. Nothing they do or say is meant to represent or the actions of any real individual or organization. While the characters of Thin Ice exist in a world that may reflect aspects of our own, my characters are very much unique people with their own made-up opinions, motivations, and flaws.
Some heavier topics might also never be explicitly addressed or fully acknowledged by the characters. Conflict might be left as open-ended or not entirely reflect healthy choices or resolution. While I try to put a lot of thought, effort, and care into portraying darker elements in my comic responsibly, I'm also very aware that I am capable of mishandlings, so please be a proactive reader. The actions of my characters should not be mimicked or seen as influential. Thin Ice is a fictional comic with adult themes meant to be consumed by a mature audience, and my characters’ beliefs/choices do not reflect or represent my own.
This is a story about complicated friendships. These are humanly flawed characters navigating an imperfect world. I ask that if you are a fan of my work to please be respectful and empathetic while discussing any sensitive subjects addressed by Thin Ice, and please please always choose inclusion and kindness. Thank you.
