UNPLUGGED
Wordless Comic 2024
What happens if our battery runs out? “Unplugged” tells the familiar story of a young woman who gives all she can, ultimately struggling and failing under the weight of life. It takes some helping hands and little acts of mindfulness to begin refilling her battery.
In a time where “the hustle” is romanticized and burn out is rampant, “Unplugged” aims to show us how we can be present for those around us, that we don’t need to struggle alone, and that, by indulging in the simple pleasures of life and with the support of our community, we can recharge our souls one day at a time.
Created during a time of grief and my own mental health struggles, this comic was a way for me to try and remind myself of the support system that I have around me, and that I don't have to suffer alone. I hope that this simple story is comforting to others as well and helps them to focus on the little joys that add up to a full life and encourages them to reach out for those helping hands.
The comic was on display at the MassArt Creating Comics Show from January - February of 2024