66: Joe Who

Fuck your parents dude. I know you've had decades and have probably dealt with all that but holy shit. I ran away from home from parents like that and it was so fucking satisfying giving them a message that strong. I haven't contacted them since the night I left.

vesface

Hey Joe, I’m so glad you’re putting this together in such an interesting and engaging format. It must be so hard to do sometimes, and I really appreciate your wonderful writing! I support you in your mission to take these criminals down.

1) Can we please see a photo of your Elan tattoo? 2) I remember at one point earlier on you told us that, to this day, your parents still didn’t fully acknowledge or apologize for sending you to Elan, despite all the information that has since come out from multiple sources proving the severe mental and physical abuse you and other students experienced. That being said, when this comic is done, do you plan on showing your parents? Perhaps giving them a copy of the printed version? Not to punish them, but to try one last time to make them understand what you went through. It might bring you some closure and allow you to move on, because I can tell that this is something you’re still really mad at them about all these years later. You of course have every right to be angry until the end of time; however, it might help lessen the burden and trauma you continue to carry.

Glad you and your family are ok. No apology necessary for taking a break. And honestly I thought this was some of the best artwork of the entire series. No steam lost, definitely. :)

Your strength and determination to push this art piece forward is phenomenal. God's speed

Hyperblob

It's super rad that you got re-amped by your break! I'm sorry it took an emergency to get there, but it's a good lesson in self care. Even with all the therapy and deprogramming in the world, I'd be sure you've still got some problems with self care since Elan essentially forbade any form of it. Hell, even people with zero emotional trauma have issues taking care of their inner wellness. Burnout is real, and this comic seems to be a place of catharsis. It's really rad that you're doing well, and I'm sending out all the good vibes to keep you going, my dude! <3

Also small typo “I drove passed” should be “past”

Kim Slawson

Interested to see which Elan symbol you got tattooed on yourself

Kim Slawson

When you write about your parents, that always make me so angry. How could they be like that? I don't know what your relationship is with them now (did you mention that somewhere in the story?), but I hate them so much for this. Not only for sending you to Elan but also to fail to realize how much damage that had done to you. I would have been mortified and shocked to hear and see you getting so upset and yelling all those things. Like, I would definitely haven't reacted like "are you done now?" after all the things you said, but mostly after witnessing your feelings. How could she be so heartless? How could she not see how much you were suffering?

Glad the family emergency turned out ok. Don't feel bad about breaks. Rest is productive. Thanks for sharing your story Minor typo: "acquainted"

Please don't feel like you can't take breaks in the future. I think I can speak for most when I say it's okay for you to take a break. You don't owe us anything, we are your supporters and want what is best for you

Connor

Glad everything turned out ok. Sometimes life forces a break on us. Thanks for sharing your story with us.

I’m glad you and your family are OK

Kim Slawson

Keep 'em coming joe...... I learn more about my own process with every chapter.

Great work as always, Joe. I'm really looking forward to the next one.

Gabe