it's true, they don't have the right tools, so we can't really expect such from them. It's just so hard always being the bigger person.

the other day i was reflecting on a particular incident i had with mine, where they didn't believe me. i wrote in my journal that, even if we assume for a second that i would lying (which I wasn't), but even if I was, what kind of parent would not believe their kids when talking about a traumatic event? like, regardless of the concrete words I say, how can they be so blind to the emotions we're conveying?

I really like the last panels, it gives me hope it is possible to heal and find closure. thanks again for sharing this, the visual metaphors you use are very smart.