Atrophy, Page 10

PAGE 10, PANEL 1

Lily turns away from a doorway while a group of three friendly-looking people (a blonde girl, a man, and another person) stand together, not noticing her avoidance.

NARRATOR: "I'm nervous. I avoid other people."

PAGE 10, PANEL 2

Close-up of Lily's eyes, looking uncertain and sad.

NARRATOR: "I've been alone so long..."

NARRATOR: "...I'm forgetting."

PAGE 10, PANEL 3

Close-up of Lily's lips, slightly parted as if struggling to speak.

NARRATOR: "Forgetting how to talk."

PAGE 10, PANEL 4

Lily looks awkward and uncomfortable as someone enthusiastically greets her. She plays with her hair nervously while the person smiles at her.

NARRATOR: "How to act."

PERSON: "Hey! Where ya been?"

I still have this problem. If I’m away from people for too long, I forget how to “be human.” I become strange and tweaky. So even if I’m working from home, I make a point to grab the laptop and work out of a café or a friend’s office twice a week. Being socially acceptable is something I have to make a conscious effort at, a skill I have to practice to retain. It’s such an act!

Comments (Archived)

  1. Lauren

    Same here!