I Just Don't Think That's Going To Happen
Added 2023-08-29 23:31:03 +0000 UTCSo as you know from my last post, I moved recently. That was always going to end up being at least one comic. I wrote and started layouts on another moving comic that was more broadly about the entire moving situation, and a bit (darkly?) funny, but I scrapped it. I may go back and finish it, but this one ended up feeling more honest, so I did it first.
(I also would have had this done sooner, but a couple of weeks ago our new basement flooded, and I've been wrestling with plumbers, insurance, and contractors. s'always something.)
Comments
This comic came to mind now that my spouse and I are seriously considering expatriating. The hurt of having to leave your home and anger towards those who voted for the politicians forcing this. I love Philly, but in the long term nowhere in this country feels safe anymore.
Joanna
2025-02-08 03:23:52 +0000 UTCI had to do something similar last summer. Thankfully, I had some friends where I was moving that actually agreed with me about the danger I was in staying. At least most of the people I left behind, understood why I was leaving though.
Aundrea Brown
2024-05-23 17:22:36 +0000 UTCNot quite the same thing, but a relative of mine who's in a same-sex marriage is fleeing Florida so hard they're ending up in Ireland and yeah... Even second-hand it sucks, and that's without any other relatives (that I know of, at least) having problematic views. :-/
Rebecca Roney
2023-09-01 18:21:58 +0000 UTCSo glad you were able to move, but again, this shouldn't be happening. Colorado's supposed to be pretty safe, but they're attempting library book bans here now, too, and as we all know that's where the hate get a toe in the door.
Alison Y
2023-09-01 17:48:12 +0000 UTCI’m sorry you had to go through even a fraction of that
Ember
2023-09-01 04:43:41 +0000 UTCI'm so terrified that the conservatives will come to power in the next Canadian federal election, and the right wing politician that would become Prime Minister will convince all the conservative provincial governments that they can save a lot of their health budget by ceasing provincial support of any trans health care.
Jamie Ellen
2023-08-31 16:16:28 +0000 UTCIt may have been said a lot already, but it can't be said enough. I'm so sorry. I wish there were something else I could add, some silver lining or note of hope, but I can't find one. I just want us all to be safe.
Daphne☆
2023-08-31 04:58:19 +0000 UTCI'm so sorry, Robin. Sending you all the love. <3
Jen Campbell
2023-08-30 17:30:52 +0000 UTCThanks everyone for the words of support. It feels good to make art again, even about something unpleasant.
Robin Brooks
2023-08-30 16:25:40 +0000 UTCWe were extremely lucky in that Jordan's job let them go remote so we could leave. (two and a half years of successful remote work during covid was a good point in our favor there)
Robin Brooks
2023-08-30 16:24:52 +0000 UTCI hate this for you. That decisions have been made to treat you "lesser than" legally. That you were made to feel fear because of it. That you were the ones who had to uproot your entire lives because you could no longer feel safe in your own state. That you have to basically rebuild your infrastructure locally (new house, new jobs, new friends); even though it's a state that welcomes you, it's still so much work that should never have been necessary. As a mom of adult children, I just want to swoop you both up in a big hug and let you know you are loved. I am proud of you both for your strength and bravery in facing these ridiculous circumstances. It wasn't "running away", it's PROTECTING YOURSELVES and allowing yourselves to have the freedoms that should never have been taken from you. Hang in there, Robin and Jordan.
Rhamona
2023-08-30 15:45:09 +0000 UTCHonesty is the best.
Dream0fSkye
2023-08-30 14:07:44 +0000 UTCsometimes I'm glad my parents aren't around anymore simply cause I don't think I could bear hearing them say that to me. I hope yours open their eyes to what's going on in the world someday
Elizabeth Holley
2023-08-30 04:59:09 +0000 UTCA very moving set of pages. In all senses. I'm sorry it had to come to that for you.
Patrick M Fitzgerald
2023-08-30 04:14:11 +0000 UTCI'm sorry to hear that you're going through similar stuff. My girlfriend and I just moved up to Virginia a couple months ago. We left Texas for the exact same reason you moved: to try to get someplace where we know we'll be safer. This works is cruel and mean, and soon it will be impossible for me to live in my home state of Texas. It's hard, and painful. But my home is no longer my home. I don't know if that pain will ever go away or heal.
Manjibutt
2023-08-30 03:21:19 +0000 UTCHappy you’re somewhere safe. And yeah, this is so frustrating how people won’t listen to us. Even those who are supposed to care about us.
Zeniya Starr
2023-08-30 01:51:50 +0000 UTCI hope you remain safe.
Zeniya Starr
2023-08-30 01:50:07 +0000 UTCMy state shares a border with Florida. It's terrifying. I'm glad you made it out and to a place where you can feel safer.
OftenSane
2023-08-30 01:46:43 +0000 UTCTrans couple living in Texas...this may be us eventually.
Stray
2023-08-30 01:13:54 +0000 UTCTexas trans woman chiming in. Sending all my love and support.
Stray
2023-08-30 01:12:06 +0000 UTCMassive sympathies- just glad you're in a safer state at this point.
Tormented Artifacts
2023-08-30 00:50:23 +0000 UTCI'm so glad you're in a safer state now, but it sucks so hard to have to leave your home and community. :-(
Marie Buhtz
2023-08-30 00:44:25 +0000 UTCThis was hard to read, I'm so sorry Robin. I'm glad you've found a safer (damper?) community. I'm excited that you are sharing your creative spark again. I am here for it.
Iskar
2023-08-30 00:08:53 +0000 UTCI feel this so hard. too many people don't believe what's happening, even as it unfolds before their eyes. and unlike our cis friends and family, we don't have the luxury of sitting around and seeing if they're right.
pieps
2023-08-29 23:53:54 +0000 UTCI'm glad you're out of there Robin, but I'm deeply frustrated that you weren't listened to.
Phoenix Cherry
2023-08-29 23:41:35 +0000 UTCThis couldn't have been easy to make. I'm glad yall are safe. Wish me luck in Texas.
Karadwynn Bradshaw
2023-08-29 23:39:41 +0000 UTCThis is heartbreaking 😖💜
Ramona Mantegani
2023-08-29 23:37:19 +0000 UTCGlad I live in Boston. Feels safer than most. Had to go boymode last time I visited my mother in Kentucky
Taigan
2023-08-29 23:36:47 +0000 UTC
