I've been meaning to start a manga-style webcomic for years. I got inspired by @AzulCrescent and many other artists, and like them, I also want to share a little bit of me and my life.

Unfortunately, although I wanted to hand-draw every illustration, I no longer have the time, energy, or ability (or money...) to commit. Hence, I will rely on AI for now. The last time I was serious about drawing and art was 20 years ago! I would like to pick up drawing again, yet my ADHD brain needs to see quick results to stay motivated.

Anyway, like many trans people, I came to a point in my life when I finally cracked my egg, though this happened much later in life for many reasons. Raised Catholic (
#recoveringcatholic), in a very misogynistic and patriarchal society, my real self had to hide very deep, so much so that I lost her for many, many years. Unfortunately, I did not have the vocabulary to describe what I was feeling and experiencing throughout my childhood and into adulthood. Yet, I have been in therapy for almost a decade now, which helped me begin to let go of guilt and shame and accept my feelings.

I am an avid anime fan, and for some reason I did not fully comprehend at the time, I especially enjoyed watching gender-bend series, which at one point felt like a guilty pleasure.

It all began when I went to visit my folks during summer break, in a small town where there is not much to do except binge-watch anime the whole time.

This is where it all began...

#eggcracked #transjourney #webcomic

A Quick Note/Pre-Update from My Swirling Maelstrom of Creativity

Almost to the point I can break out of my inability to write because of my feelings and past trauma holding me hostage again. Don't let them rewrite your story. #positivevibes #traumarecovery #writerslife #transrights #Punk4Peace #punk4lyfe #BeKind #matchenergy #recoveringCatholic #religioustrauma #religiousabuse #tellyourstory

https://justice-dazzle.com/?p=775

A Quick Note/Pre-Update from My Swirling Maelstrom of Creativity - Raven of Justice - Trans Agender Activist, Poet, Writer and Philosopher

Almost to the point I can break out of my inability to write because of my feelings and past trauma holding me hostage again. Don’t let them rewrite your story. #positivevibes #traumarecovery #writerslife #transrights #Punk4Peace #punk4lyfe #BeKind #matchenergy #recoveringCatholic #religioustrauma #religiousabuse #tellyourstory

Raven of Justice - Trans Agender Activist, Poet, Writer and Philosopher

True story..the lady with the "merch" is known to Catholics as St. Veronica..she was my Confirmation saint.
I was always really good at sales.😂
I'm aware I'm going to hell. That's fine. It's only applicable to people that believe in it.

#exCatholic #excatholichumour #recoveringCatholic #religioushumour

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Growing up #catholic I had to spend the day eating hot cross buns, sitting through a seemingly endless, depressing Mass (inevitably by someone wearing stinky aftershave or perfume), and being given a huge guilt trip if I chose to do anything else. My mom was liberal about pretty much everything and not strictly religious..but she was oddly strict about #goodfriday

Here's to heathenism and being able to do whatever I want today! lol

#recoveringCatholic #exCatholic

@bethbjammin @Phreba My first priest collapsed and died during midnight mass when I was 9 (he was drunk). A few years later, I was smoking in the woods when I saw his replacement leaving the secretary's tent during a youth camp trip. Mom told me to stop telling lies. He is now married and works as a gardener in St. Louis. #recoveringcatholic #easter

I want to see someone with an ash heart instead of cross on their forehead today.

#RecoveringCatholic

Once again, I have to remind myself that there is no prize for suffering the most. I've been sick since Sunday, and the headache goes from mild to intense over and over throughout the course of the day, so it's time to seek professional help. I sucked it up and made an appointment for this afternoon. #RecoveringCatholic
Hubs asks our daughter if she wants to go to mass with him.
Her: “Can I bring the IPump?”
Both of us: (Perplexed stares).
Her: “You know the sparkly thing in the blue bag?”
Hubs for the win: “Rosary beads?”
#RecoveringCatholic
@Mart I don’t get christans who are homophobic! Double standards. #recoveringcatholic