Uploaded mini-comic "Narcotic" on new page under Gallery.

I completed this about 2 months ago and tossed the idea of putting it up on my website back and forth in my brain, up until now. At the start, this was something I felt comfortable sharing with people who haven't known me long, since they don't know the backstory. I've held off on showing those who have known me during the time this was happening in fear of them being able to connect the dots — which wouldn't be difficult considering neither the message nor imagery in the comic is particularly subtle — and realise who this piece was about.

This narrative is heavily based on personal experience. If I'm going to be honest, it's memory that I don't enjoy revisiting or talking about with anybody since it's still somewhat fresh (and somewhat painful), but I was in desperate need of an outlet. Those who know me from back then would be able to tell that there are portions of the story that stray from reality, though ultimately, it encompasses my point of view being in this situation.

I do have a concern that the metaphor I used might be cliché. But, I will say, my previous attitude towards this person and my current attitude towards cigarettes have far too many similarities.

The creation of this piece comes from hindsight. I'm grateful for the experience but relieved that I'm no longer there.

Thanks for reading.