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Character: Boot

Boot has been through a lot, seen a lot and they always keep going. They are kind in ways that are very hard. Sometimes they are surprised and even a little uncomfortable with all the friendship and acceptance they now experience, but they’re getting used to being accepted and quite like it.

  • Here We Are Comic Transcript. A brown work boot talks to us. Boot: It doesn’t matter how much you’ve achieved. Boot: Now is when we’re living. Boot: And time happens to all of us. Boot: Most of us will have periods where just being able to walk is an achievement. Boot: Where doing anything feels immense. Boot: Time… Time happens to all of us. Boot: All of us will have times when our biggest achievement is doing something simple.

    Here We Are (Comic #698)

    Nov 19, 2021

  • Asking for Help Comic Transcript A warm brown work boot is talking to us. Boot: Asking for help is hard. Boot: And you don't always get the help you want, which can make it even harder. Boot: But there are lots of things in life that are hard the get easier with practice. Boot: So keep practicing.

    Asking for Help is Hard (Comic #688)

    Sep 03, 2021

  • Elephant in the Room Part 2 Comic Transcript A brown work boot and a grey elephant are talking to each other in a small room. Boot: I'm sorry to hear about your troubles. Elephant: Thanks, I think just talking about it has made the room a bit bigger. Boot: So... I got you a present. Elephant: For me! Boot and Elephant have put on a green tutu and a purple tutu and are dancing to music. Elephant: My very own tutu! Caption: Once you've named the elephant in the room, it's not just easier to deal with, it's easier to have fun with.

    Elephant in the Room Part 2 of 2 (Comic #687)

    Aug 27, 2021

  • Elephant in the Room Comic Transcript Boot is in a small cramped room with a grey elephant that looks uncomfortably wedged in. Boot: Are you Fear Based Decision Making? Elephant: Yeah. Boot: Sorry to be rude, but I wish you weren't here. It's crushing me. Elephant: Yeah, on the savanna I was "Cares About Others," but it's so crowded here, I've changed.

    Elephant in the Room Part 1 of 2 (Comic #686)

    Aug 20, 2021

  • There are Other Ways to Grow, Comic Transcript A brown boot with round laces and curved leather is talking to us. Boot: Facing death can change you. Makes you grow in way you never imagined. Lots of traumatic experiences are like that and there is no shame in surviving horrible stuff. Boot sits in silence. Boot: But I still wouldn't seek trauma. Boot: There are other ways to grow.

    There are Other Ways to Grow (Comic #685)

    Aug 13, 2021

  • Vitamin Connection Comic Transcript Boot (a brown boot with round laces and curved leather) is being playfully pounced by Bunson Hoppydew (a pink bunny, he likes dancing friendship and cake). Boot: Bunson, you're an excellent source of Vitamin C. Bunson: Is it because I eat a lot of carrots? Boot: I mean Vitamin Connection. Bunson: The best vitamin. We see an orange with a single leaf attached to the stem. Orange: I'm not very good at hugs.

    Vitamin Connection (Comic #684)

    Aug 06, 2021

  • At Ease Comic Transcript A brown boot with round laces and curved leather is talking to us. Boot: Not everything gets easier with practice. Boot sits in silence. Boot: But with practice you can be, at ease with yourself.

    At Ease With Yourself (Comic #683)

    Jul 30, 2021

  • Sock and Boot Comic Transcript Boot, a well rounded work boot, and Sock, an orange and yellow sock are hanging out together. Boot: Hey sock Boot: I've missed you. Boot: Socks and boots often do stuff together. Boot: So... Boot: Wanna go to a movie? Sock bounces up in the air. Sock sits on top of Boot and they zoom off together.

    Sock and Boot do Stuff (Comic #682)

    Jul 23, 2021

  • It's OK to Take Breaks Comic Transcript Boot is a brown work boot. Boot: If you always give 100%. Boot: Eventually, there will be nothing left of you. Boot: Enjoy the flow. Throw yourself into things. Boot: But it's not just ok to take breaks, it's necessary.

    It’s OK to Take Breaks (Comic #679)

    Jul 02, 2021

  • Webcomic. Boot: I didn't always take in the best foods. Boot: Lots of Can'ts, Shouldn'ts, Not Good Enoughs, Don't Deserves, Get Over Its... lots of negatives. Boot: I'm trying to eat more Cans, Wants, Wills, Worth Its and supportives. Boot: It's not always easy, but we are what we eat.

    Some Dietary Thoughts from Boot, created with Xander Odell (Comic #660)

    Feb 08, 2021

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Thing 2: I have a sad Thing 1: Are you looking for solutions or comfort? Thing 2: I would like to be angry, then sad, then comforted, then adventure for solutions, then giggles Thing 1: Let’s start! Thing 2: Raar
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