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Damn You, Willis! (Dumbing of Age) PART 2
Method of Madness:
It's still a nerd thing, Billie, it's just that "nerd" has been a meaningless word for years. Also wow, angery Joyce.
LeeC:
"...what the shit, Walky?!"-Joyce 2018
BenRG:
Oh... OWWW! :cry: Today's strip (2/8/19) was brutal but so was the whole micro-arc of about three or four strips leading up to it. In the final few panels, Billie's desperate unspoken plea for Ruth to change her mind about drinking turning into resignation and then anger and then her just walking away with a curt accusation of ruining her plans for day followed by Ruth clearly just standing there for a few seconds before even beginning to think of a reply just cuts to the heart.
I count myself blessed that I've never had to handle a friend or loved one with a serious addiction like Billie's. I don't know if I'm wise enough or level-headed enough not to lose it with them too often and I know that's the worst thing that you can do.
It's rare that a strip cartoon can pile so much emotion into an edition but this was one of those times.
hedgie:
Billie is sure ruthless :claireface:
LeeC:
--- Quote from: BenRG on 08 Feb 2019, 05:28 ---
I count myself blessed that I've never had to handle a friend or loved one with a serious addiction like Billie's. I don't know if I'm wise enough or level-headed enough not to lose it with them too often and I know that's the worst thing that you can do.
--- End quote ---
Been there. It wasn't easy. If the other person doesn't recognize that they have a problem nothing will change. They will also get defensive and/or aggressive if you address it too.
Honestly I think this is the best thing for Ruth. She is trying hard not to go to the bottle, and Billie was not making that easy. She needs a non drinking or at least understanding support network ... especially with her home situation.
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