I actually wrote this comic pretty early on when writing drafts, but also wanted to cover some of the story line before I got to it. I know a lot of comics talk about depression and they really do a wonderful job. Yum Poison is not entirely focused on mental illness though, so even though I created this comic as my own add to the conversation, I do feel I have other things to say. Besides, I do think the other comics are doing a fantastic job talking about depression and other health issues, so you should definitely look into it. By illustrating what certain symptoms can feel like, I really do think they create a great explanation to the hardships and struggles of illness while also touching upon how hard it can be to get help.

I’m no expert and certainly know very little about mental illness, but I do understand it’s a disease and sometimes the best thing you can do is give support to those who are suffering and give yourself a break if it’s you. I drew this comic on a tough day because I needed to hear what Blue says just as much as Black. Sometimes it’s just nice to know you’re not alone, even if the rain cloud is still there. I too must remind myself sometimes: it’s okay to be sad.