Healing My Inner Child Through a Show

When you're telling me a story about friend Erin, I see "Erin" in my mind. Even if I don't know how to spell it. And with your narration, I'll see the actions taking place in my mind. I'm a visual learner and processor. So no wonder I love graphic novels and movies and shows.

I learned about Heartstopper by Alice Oseman this January, either on GoodReads or I may have just picked up off the shelf of the queer section at my local book store. Either way, I'm thrilled that I did because I sat down on my brothers sofa and read Volume 1 in a single sitting. I was hooked. For comparison, I loved House of Cards and it took me from 2013 when it first came out until Fall 2022 for me to finally finish.

I've been reading and listen to other (audio)books over 2023, so flash forward to last Wednesday. It was late evening, probably around midnight, and I decided to wind-down and watch some Netflix before falling asleep. Heartstopper has been on "My List" for over a year and I decided tonight would be the start. Well, it was certainly the start, and 4am-hours later I finished seasons 1 through 2 (all available as of the date of this writing, season 3 confirmed!). Wow. It is quality. I laughed, I cried, I paused to ponder and process (and to pee). I have so many thoughts, which inspired me to start this blog thread. If you haven't read them / watched the series yet, it comes highly recommended. Heal your inner child with me as you go on this journey.

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Heartstopper Vol 1 (Amazon)