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My Life-How Doodling helps me heal
For anyone who happen to follow me you’ve seen this couple many times before. I’ve never really named them. I also hear from family along with friends how he at times looks suspiciously similar to a musician I like. I also get the line of we know she’s supposed to be you. Personally, I like to leave that open for debate.
I’ve always doodled ever since I was a kid. Granted they were silly doodles of rainbows, flowers and stick people. Even in the late 90’s my drawing of people wasn’t so great.
After the sudden loss of my brother that all seemed to change. For anyone who has experienced a sudden loss of a sibling or any family member. You know how disorienting that can be. Your world is turned upside down.
Two things helped me to deal with my grief. Writing and doodling. Sometimes one was more prominent than the other but still, they helped me channel my feelings.
I remember the first time I drew him. He was very square and it all came about thanks to a chat I had with my friend. We were chatting about something silly. She happened to mention something about an officer’s uniform and I lost it laughing. I said, “I wonder if I can draw that?” Well I did
That was the start of my doodles. For the longest time, I just drew him or him. Or him and his funny looking dog. I eventually opted to give him a partner. I figured he needed love in his life. Again I’m leaving that open for discussion. It may or may not reflect my thought of ideal love. They have been a couple ever since.
I find it fun in a way because it helps me destress. They’ve evolved a great deal over the years. At times they look more lifelike than others. But in all fairness when I start out a doodle I never know where it will end up. Sometimes I like to shake things up and give them children. Again that’s open for interpretation.
Even 10 years after my brother’s death I still doodle. It helps me feel connected to him. He was an artist in his own way and used to love to draw. I know he would get a kick out of some of my silly doodles. Like with most things I go through phases. Lately, I’ve been doodling them sleeping. They have run the gambit from costumes to holidays to more intimate scenes.
But all in all, It’s a great way to help heal in more ways than one.
