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Bjenny Montero is a comic artist from Melbourne, Australia whose art revolves around humanoid creatures who are often portrayed as depressed, melancholic, or in search of love. Bjenny makes his comics using watercolor and ink with a simplistic and often very colorful art style. 

Montero is followed by over 264k people on Instagram, and he is also well known for designing merchandise for Mac DeMarco and an album cover for Pond. All of that aside, Bjenny also makes merch from his own comics too which you can buy in full prints.

If you’d love to see more of his art we suggest you scroll down and take a look at his (often) one-paneled comics that might just happen to hold a deeper meaning!

More info: bjennymontero.bigcartel.com | Instagram | patreon.com | twitter.com | store.sound-merch.com.au | redbubble.com

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    RharahYEY
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    SPOILER ALERT!! everytime you look in a mirror there should be someone like that.

    Sith Ramen
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    seeing my reflection makes me ✨uncomfortable✨

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    girlbo$$
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    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All this commenting..... but honestly, the only person you need is Jesus

    RharahYEY
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    but i dont want to be lonley :( (jk i know thats not the message)

    Carmen Sandiego
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Exactly! Except for me! (no pressure tho, I am very happy hidden)

    Dodo
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah yes, the war cry of the attractive people who never have to worry about finding relationships. Strange how they always say it to the unattractive with no prospects. 'You don't need a partner! Get a dog!' Um, no, I'd actually like love, thank you very much.

    Heather G
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As someone who is chronically single, I actually did need to learn it was ok to be alone. It was ok to be a party of one. I'm a huge romantic so that was hard for me. What made it harder was people constantly telling me (happily married or dating people) that someday I'd find someone. But maybe I won't. I have to be ok with that. Or else I'd turn into a heaping pile of tears. (My dog helps too)

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    Kaide Jah
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    4 years ago

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    Actually everyone needs someone

    Bird lover
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    no. happiness comes from garlic bread and not having clinical depression >:(

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    Doctor Strange
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    4 years ago

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    NO. While for some people it is ok and even healthy to not need someone, for others that connection is an important one. The whole "you need to love yourself before anyone can love you" is baloney. For many, the only way to feel worthy of love is for someone to love them first. https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/emotional-fitness/201001/you-dont-need-love-yourself-first

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    Kazuki Homare
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Make sure you drink water and brush your teeth!

    RharahYEY
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ooohhh yesss btw, creator, your little frog guy is so cute!!! I love the messages as well!

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    RharahYEY
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    awwww! so cute!! we all need someone to tell us its ok in our lives am I right?

    Just_a_gay_cat
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even when my parents told me this when they found out I was cutting, I still felt like they were mad at me

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    MysteriousLegBruise
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh god right in the feels! Someone help me, my heart's fallen and it can't get up!

    RharahYEY
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *proceeds to teleport into the picture the hug the little duck super hard*

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    Sith Ramen
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my brain is an organized mess, i have evolved to only think one thing at a time... im bad at multitasking

    Pink Floydian Panda
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They aint gonna work on Maggie's farm no more.

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    RharahYEY
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    moral: there are some people who run ahead, but there is always someone who will join you.

    girlbo$$
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everyone needs this - and if you don't think you got it, remember Jesus will always do that for you <3

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    Night Owl
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, good advice but rarely works

    girlbo$$
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it does.... Sleep fixes eVeRyThInG 😜

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    MysteriousLegBruise
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg I say this to myself several times a week. I'll be laying there, thinking about stuff that needs to be handled and I tell myself "is there anything you can do, right stat now, about these things? No? Okay then go to sleep" But as Night Owl says, it's very difficult to just roll over and go "alrighty that's that!" (Snoring ensues)

    RharahYEY
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    me every night: thinks about all my problems

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    lol idk
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    sharing is caring if u take away covid... and germs... and allergies.

    RharahYEY
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    sometimes, nothing is enough.

    girlbo$$
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think of it metaphorically -you feel like you have nothing to contribute and then your friends still love you - even when you feel useless

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    lol idk
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you were not gross. you were perfect

    RharahYEY
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the guy at heaven "no, you were not gross. you were you, and you are perfect."

    Omnisexual elephant
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i'm sorry you feel that way hope you feel better soon. i also suffer from depression

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    Night Owl
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    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bonfire picnics instead of walls. The world would be a much better place

    Ryan Deschanel
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    4 years ago

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    Walls don't burn entire towns and forests. They protect "us" from "them".

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    RharahYEY
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    sometimes you just need to cut down the walls. except for you karen, stay over there.

    girlbo$$
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cuteeee - forgiveness in a nutshell

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    loopyli
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Says every friend I've ever had

    RharahYEY
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Toxic friends are not friends at the slightest

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    RharahYEY
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    dear creator, these demonstrate depression so well! do you have depression? because if so, to lift yourself up, remember you inspire me.

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    ggus44
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Narrator: That was not refreshing.

    Small Galaxy
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It can be, sometimes that's what your body needs. Even the frown can be refreshing if you force yourself to smile during your work week.

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    girlbo$$
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    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do that and its STILL refreshing to me lolll it confuses my mom sm

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    RharahYEY
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hey! snakes get to dance too!

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    Carmen Sandiego
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't be. It's perfectly okay to be sad. Everyone takes their own time to recover.

    Sith Ramen
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    sorry im throwing up the day you ordered pizza (DEFFINETLY not something i have said while crying)

    RharahYEY
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One thing i've said is, "sorry I messed up" or "Sorry I made everyone pay attention to me because I had a bad day." DONT BE LIKE ME. YOU ARE OKAY. YOU ARE HUMAN. YOU ARE ALLOWED TO HAVE FEELINGS!!

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    Clandestine
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good to hear. That is actually very reassuring

    E Bytes
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wanted to be a dog when I grew up..

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    PenitentEyeball
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stupid onion ninjas at it again *snif*

    RharahYEY
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    well he is lying down forever now. *realizes what I just said* WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

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    Lord pretzell
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah! I believe that series 2-8 are the best but I still love all that came after them!

    RharahYEY
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ooh! Ooh! Im stupid too! Lets be stupid together!

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    RharahYEY
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and if its your best, your doing great!

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    RharahYEY
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    dude, you cant just run away from it. you are okay!

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    RharahYEY
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    don't make it all about you. That is not cool.

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    PixxelDust
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the murderous teddy bear: shh... go to sleep...

    RharahYEY
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hold up.... WHY DID THE TEDDY SPEAK!!???

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    PixxelDust
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my parents when I show them my essay:

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    RharahYEY
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "can I watch?"! that's just creepy...

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    R Carson
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lot of death themes here.

    RharahYEY
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    well depression is a lot about death because people with depression tend to well... you know...

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    lol idk
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wait so he slept with that kid?

    Savannah Cooper
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what no! they are all different people just the same shape

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    ThoughtsAreNotFacts
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Be nice- it doesn't cost anything, it won't hurt and it's easier than being a jerk. Yes, be nice!!

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    Annie BAMMANN
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think the person who made this wanted to the person to be a I will do whatever you want whenever you want sort of person and when the pink person said 'lets die now...' I think they meant...I dont know? Sorry if this 'explanation' didn't make sense or is wrong...

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    RharahYEY
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    awww??? I dont know how I feel about this...

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    Wumpus
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who else always thought of that whenever someone says that?

    Something Different
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    why is there grass and a bush in a bedroom?

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    ggus44
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Was feeling sad for this one, but this isn't the whole thing, it continues in another post below.

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    Mila Du Toit
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's okay to complain when things aren't okay ❤️ you deserve to speak up!

    Kar Red Roses
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you’ve lived with a chronic complainer you know what a gift this is 💞 Also the same people that complain a lot tend to complain when you hug them

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    R Carson
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hmmmm....I feel a song comm'in on.

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    loopyli
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aww he's the fringe-friend

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    Sarah Farrow
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    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Depression can't feel anything, feelings (especially happiness) are a foreign language. This is so relatable.

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    loopyli
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's what you say when you start a new job and then you're there long enough to notice how toxic the place is

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    Sarah Farrow
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This sums up depression pretty well. Night or day. Alone. With a loved one or in a crowded room. You still feel empty, lost, alone, and dark inside.

    Savannah Cooper
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you seriously like are shitting all over anything with meaning grow up

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    Deni Castro
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You know who's also dumb? The reader.

    lol idk
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    no your dumb! we can be dumb together

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