Page 5 Feeling lost
skyangel on Feb. 10, 2024
I feel these last two pages pretty much cover the domestic abuse as far as the influence they had on Nikki's growing up is concerned and there will be more about that in later chapters but from next week we'll be covering some more light-hearted moments from her childhood.
I'm currently cleaning up page nine and I have a three pages to colour as well but things are moving quite nicely and I might be able to do an earlier update during the week as a result, I'll just have to see how it goes!
Thank for all your comments and support, it's been very encouraging!
InkyMoondrop at 3:04PM, Feb. 6, 2025
I've had my fair share of fights to witness at home as a child. It can really give you PTSD. Although the worst ones I couldn't even be sure about. When your alcoholic mother (who's an actress and most likely an undiagnosed bipolar) wakes you up in the morning saying the guy you were staying with punched her and you can't even be sure it's not just makeup, because she does things sometimes that make absolutely no sense to you... yeah. It makes these parts kinda relatable.
skyangel at 5:28AM, Feb. 7, 2025
Hi Inky, That's pretty mind bending stuff you had to endure and as children trying to understand and make sense of the adult world it's no wonder it affects us in lasting ways!
Genejoke at 10:36AM, April 28, 2024
Touching stuff.
tommym at 10:40PM, Feb. 16, 2024
Dear Sky, Nothing to forgive, I needed a good cry:) I am so grateful to you for the "Story of Nikki" Love tommym
tommym at 12:43PM, Feb. 15, 2024
Dear Sky, Still a bit speechless, agree with every one tommym
skyangel at 11:04AM, Feb. 16, 2024
Dear Tommym: It was so lovely to look in this evening and see all your lovely comments! I'm so glad you decided to forgive me for ending Simply Sarah.
edniz at 8:09AM, Feb. 13, 2024
This page felt like Nick took all of that weight on his shoulders, almost like absorbing the effect of an impact to make it softer, but getting the damage in the process. Sending her our hugs!
skyangel at 11:02AM, Feb. 16, 2024
Edniz: That's exactly how it felt at the time, which is probably why this night stayed in my mind for so long. It was a very lonely and vulnerable feeling.
MidnightBaelfire at 5:54AM, Feb. 11, 2024
That last panel absolutely broke my heart. I know bow it feels to just want a comforting hug and not be able to have one. I never turn down hugs from my children, even if I know they are using it to postpone bedtime.
Ironscarf at 5:01PM, Feb. 10, 2024
These scenes have an emotional weight to them, supported so well by the art, expressions and body language. Those little details add a lot of weight too: I still have Haunted House in a draw at my Mum's house, but sadly my UFO interceptor disappeared long ago.
skyangel at 5:32AM, Feb. 12, 2024
Irsonscarf: I do get a buzz out of including these small details XD I no longer have the Haunted House game but I still have my interceptor! I actually made up my own Thunderbirds wallpaper for this page as well as that show and Dr Who were my two most favourite shows.
UnderTheBlackHat at 6:44AM, Feb. 10, 2024
Still beautiful and haunting. Love his bunny. Our writer says her's was a floppy beagle, or at least that's how she thought of her (yes, her stuffed cuddle puppy was female - don't analyze, just go with it), curled up with her every night like a protective friend/shield. You're very welcome for the comments. The support comes easily when the work is this special. As always, thank you for sharing.
skyangel at 5:28AM, Feb. 12, 2024
UBH: That's really touching and it does show the importance of having something to hug as a child. I still have my rabbit and he's very faded but still intact and he doesn't share my bed any more! XD You make a good point about gendering cuddly toys as well as I don't ever recall considering my rabbit might be female!