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Meet Lainey Molnar, an artist on a mission to empower women through her honest comics. She cuts through societal expectations and pressures, using her illustrations to reflect the real challenges women face. Originally from Hungary and now living in Amsterdam, Lainey started sharing her art on Instagram in 2019, tackling topics like feminism, body image, relationships and more.

Lainey's work challenges standards and encourages women to embrace their uniqueness. Her art sparks important conversations and resonates with women worldwide. Scroll down to explore Lainey's empowering illustrations that celebrate honest womanhood.

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"I know that so many of us women are criticized or shunned by society for not hitting the "right" milestones, not hitting them at the right time, or having entirely different plans than what is expected. My goal is to lift the weight of societal stigma from every woman's shoulder because personal life decisions that don't hurt anyone are not right or wrong, they're simply... personal," the artist shared with Bored Panda.

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    Lainey's main aim is to make sure all women feel noticed, heard, and not alone. Through her work, she wants to support and empower women so they don't feel isolated. "I want to give them [women] tools to heal themselves from past traumas and stuck patterns. I know this might sound incredibly ambitious, but I'm set on changing the world."

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    We wanted to know if Lainey finds it hard to share a message using drawings or comics. "My mantra is always 'simplify, simplify, simplify' to convey a message," the artist replied, "but I also come from a fashion background and I tremendously enjoy drawing elaborate outfits and many details, so usually my biggest struggle is where to meet with the two. I’m always ecstatic when someone in the comments points out a tiny detail or easter egg they found in the illustration, so it’s worth the extra work!"

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    sturmwesen
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    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My go to is: people buy house, get kids, marry.. I kill a basil plant a month

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    Enuya
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    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This! I'm really happy listening about my friends' and family's weddings, new children etc. I am *proud* of them. I just don't want this kind of life for myself.

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    If you're dealing with body image or self-esteem struggles, Lainey suggests beginning your path to healing by connecting with supportive communities in safe spaces "where there is nothing shameful talking about the shared experiences of womanhood from all aspects, and with content (could be books, conversations, social media posts) that challenges internalized toxic beliefs and the status quo. I'm trying to provide both with my illustrations because these things can trigger a beautiful avalanche of self-healing."

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    Tracy Wallick
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    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Always a relief when Aunt Flo arrives in town-- "YES, I knew I wasn't a weak-@ss b!tch!"

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    Mocha the Lion
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    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    preach! you can do what ever you want as long as you feel comfortable in your own skin and are not harming yourself or others!

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    that_gay_snake(he/they)
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    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    is that a COVID test??? not sure that's an accomplishment but go on. ( i may be wrong if i am don't vote just explain TY)

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    Danish Susanne
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    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Winter in my seventies keeps me indoors as much as possible, because I don't have the strength to carry enough clothes to keep reasonably warm outdoors.

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    Danish Susanne
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    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't mind aging at all, but I could do without the needing to go to the toilet several times at night.

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    2024 resolutions: maybe, just maybe, try to learn how to like/love myself and like being alive instead of constantly having suicidal ideation XD

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    kansasmagic
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    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait - you get long-term friendships??? And I bet that you *talk* about real s**t too!

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