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this is what long covid feels like [CW: body horror illustration, occasional art nudity]

The same manila bookmark with a human figure printed on it, this time wearing a car seat belt. The perspective-distorted shape of car windows are drawn to their right. On the upper thighs, especially the right, and on the right arm, are orange-pink dots depicting the hives/rash from sun heat exposure. A different option, a grey skeleton, leans to their left in horrible posture, trying to avoid the heat and light of the sun coming through the car window. Neither option is comfortable.

April 13, 2024

2024_4_2 Heat rash or back pain: pick your poison.

The same manila bookmark with a human figure printed on it, this time wearing a car seat belt. The perspective-distorted shape of car windows are drawn to their right. On the upper thighs, especially the right, and on the right arm, are orange-pink dots depicting the hives/rash from sun heat exposure. A different option, a grey skeleton, leans to their left in horrible posture, trying to avoid the heat and light of the sun coming through the car window. Neither option is comfortable.

2024_4_2 Heat rash or back pain: pick your poison.

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