Sometimes the coping mechanisms that keep us safe also end up hurting us. Luna walks through the world with her head down—not because she wants to, but because life taught her to. Years of trauma, fear, and judgment made it feel safer to become invisible. When you’ve experienced repeated harm just for existing, lowering your gaze becomes second nature. You shrink yourself to survive.
But over time, survival mode has a cost.
In this comic, we explore the way mental health and trauma physically manifest in the body. Luna’s posture isn’t just about slouching—it’s about self-protection. It’s about shielding herself from the people who stared, laughed, judged, or did worse. And now, her body carries the weight of that history: the back pain, the neck pain, the constant dizziness… all reminders that trauma doesn’t just live in the mind. It settles in the bones, the muscles, the posture we carry through the world.
There’s no shame in needing to feel safe. There’s no shame in walking a little differently because of what you’ve been through. This comic is for anyone who’s been told, “Just stand up straight” without anyone asking what made you curl in the first place.
We see you. You’re not alone in this.
Have you noticed your mental health affecting your physical body? We’d love to hear your story in the comments if you’re open to sharing.
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