I'm alive.

I crashed pretty hard, though. Still not all fixed up. I don't cry as much but when the wave of grief hits, it hurts. The holidays did not help, but at least they're now over.

I have loved all of your comments, your emails, and your stories. Some of you are dealing with--or have dealt with--big losses like me. And it makes me want to form a big group hug. Because this is not fun.

Been trying to draw. It's not going so well. Because I end up crying. My sister was a big supporter of my comic and, well, my thoughts aren't filled with happy ones as I draw. Which makes me seek happier activities instead.

Nor does it help that this story deals a lot with grief, pain, and mental trauma. I'm not really in a good headspace for all that...

But, I love my comic and I know if I don't set a deadline, I'll never get anything done.

So, I'm setting a loose goal to re-start the comic on March 1st. It's possible it will happen. It's possible it won't. I might even start earlier. Or I might not. But, at the very least, I can promise you'll get another update from me by March 1st.

Thank you all so much in the meantime. Best fans ever.

EDIT: Goal is extended to April 5th.

Been meaning to write something for a while, but all I do is cry.

So here is a pic.

If you're confused, see last page's edits to know why.

I love NAV. I'll be back. Just...not right now...sorry

Thank you. You're all amazing. All the comments, the emails--it's too much to respond to everyone and I'm still on the overwhelmed side emotionally so here's a huge big thank you to all of you. You're all been so kind and understanding. I can't thank you enough. All I have to give back is:

I'm coming back June 15th.

I wanted to come back sooner, but the script called for some of Dude's memories which means Reality style in the next few pages. That takes a lot more out of me than the regular style and I wasn't quite sure I could do it. I was considering cutting those pages, but I really liked what I had in mind; I just needed to gather the energy to do it.

I finished the first page. Yeah, it took forever, but it's done. I'm on to the next. I'm slowly getting into a new routine. But I'm so glad you're all still here. Because I can't wait to get back to this awesome story.

Thanks again.