I went through a period of my life when I felt exactly like this. I felt I had to hide a situation I was going through. Looking back with older and wiser eyes, I would have handled things completely differently
I completely resonate with this . . . growing up, my family imposed a construct personality on me that didn’t fit, and got quite dysphoric with time. The breakaway (joining the Navy) provided me another construct that worked very very well, and provided valuable work skills for afterward. As I approach retirement, I’m starting to wonder which of the still-buried pieces I’ll be able to pick up, for another transformation.
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ncrist over 1 year ago
right on!
Snoopy is the Best! :) over 1 year ago
Good for you Possum!
arolarson Premium Member over 1 year ago
You certainly are!
Kelliekatlady over 1 year ago
YES!
LadyPeterW over 1 year ago
And, yesyesyesyesyes!!!
ladykat over 1 year ago
Yes, you are.
SusieB over 1 year ago
I went through a period of my life when I felt exactly like this. I felt I had to hide a situation I was going through. Looking back with older and wiser eyes, I would have handled things completely differently
Red Bird over 1 year ago
Indeed you are, Possum! Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.
alisoncoad over 1 year ago
RE: That last panel: words to live by!
Perkycat over 1 year ago
I’ve always felt that we are like two people. The one we show the world and the one we keep locked inside. Not sure I want to unlock that door.
GSD Mom Premium Member over 1 year ago
YES! No sense trying to hide who you are – that just make you unhappy.
fuzzybritches over 1 year ago
I completely resonate with this . . . growing up, my family imposed a construct personality on me that didn’t fit, and got quite dysphoric with time. The breakaway (joining the Navy) provided me another construct that worked very very well, and provided valuable work skills for afterward. As I approach retirement, I’m starting to wonder which of the still-buried pieces I’ll be able to pick up, for another transformation.
anomalous4 over 1 year ago
Awwwww, Possum, even your existential crises are adorable… ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
catscafecomics creator over 1 year ago
Hi, Everyone! I noticed the updated comic did not refresh here. The version that is slightly adjusted and fixes the typo is available on other channels if you are interested.
Ed The Red Premium Member over 1 year ago
If your reputation and your character could ever meet, they wouldn’t recognize each other.
ikini Premium Member over 1 year ago
Matt’s title on his Facebook page is Stream of Conciousness. Opossum is fancy-diving right into that stream of consciousness, lol!
asrialfeeple over 1 year ago
You go, Possum!
Kitty Katz over 1 year ago
Jackson Browne: Doctor My Eyes
Doctor, my eyes have seen the worst,
I try to show my best as it comes first
Now I wonder if I must continue to pretend?
For I know the world only sees half of me!
…….
For I am fearful of what might be
If I were let the people see
What my real self looks like in reality.
…….
Doctor, my eyes see what is really real
Will I be judged
If I act as I really feel?
…….
Doctor, my eyes reflect my fear
Of what may happen, it is clear
But I’ve decided that I will never give in!
I will be who I will be,
Won’t worry if no one likes me
I’ll just concentrate on liking them!
…….
Doctor, my eyes see what they really see
From now on I will be what I will be!
daisypekin01 over 1 year ago
it’s cool, you saved me from having to look it up.
Sue Ellen over 1 year ago
After reading your May 1 edition, I understand this one more fully now.