Everything Is OK by Debbie Tung
Format: 196 pages, Kindle Edition, English Edition
Published: September 27, 2022 by Andrews McMeel Publishing
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
★★★★☆

Blurb:

From the bestselling author of Quiet Girl in a Noisy World comes a gently humorous and poignant collection of comics about anxiety and depression—because sometimes even the simple things like getting out of bed every day feel like an uphill battle.

Everything Is OK is the story of Debbie Tung’s struggle with anxiety and her experience with depression. She shares what it’s like navigating life, overthinking every possible worst-case scenario, and constantly feeling like all hope is lost.

The book explores her journey to understanding the importance of mental health in her day-to-day life and how she learns to embrace the highs and lows when things feel out of control. Debbie opens up about deeply personal issues and the winding road to recovery, discovers the value of self-love, and rebuilds a more mindful relationship with her mental health.

In this graphic memoir, Debbie aims to provide positive and comforting messages to anyone who is facing similar difficulties or is just trying to get through a tough time in life. She hopes to encourage readers to be kinder to themselves, to know that they are not alone, and that it’s okay to be vulnerable because they are not defined by their mental health struggles. The dark clouds won’t be there forever. Everything will turn out all right.

My Review:

Struck me right in the meow meow 😭😭💔

I cried because I relate to the contents. But maybe I'm harsher than the author. Like when the therapist asked "why didn't you defend yourself when you bully yourself?" The author realized that she may have been too hard on herself. But if it were me, I would answered "why do I have to defend myself when it's what I am?" 😭😭

The art is beautiful. It depicts the message of the contents.

I'm still on the mend. But this book can be an insightful addition to my mending journey. The questions help me to understand what's in my mind and I can answer with my own version. Thankfully it wasn't up to me, because I haven't found my peace so the story for me is still ongoing. Hopefully I will also find the nice ending like this. ❤️‍🩹

About the Author:

Debbie Tung

Deborah "Debbie" Tung is a comic artist and illustrator from Birmingham, England. Her work is based on simple (and sometimes awkward) everyday life moments and her love for books and tea. She lives with her husband and son.

Follow Debbie on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @debbietungart

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