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Planet Prudence, aka Prudence Geerts, is an illustrator with a highly relatable and humorous style. With over 690,000 followers on Instagram, her lively illustrations have connected deeply with her audience, full of comedy, wit, and a controlled dose of self-deprecation. Since she first began sharing her drawings on social media in 2015, Geerts’ work has been featured in Buzzfeed and other publications with high viewer counts. She has truly captivated audiences with her relatable and original art that also often brings to light many issues that women face on the daily. Here are 20 of her comics featuring the realities of a woman’s every day life for you.
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#1) Everyone should be given a choice.
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#2) Healing is not linear.
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#3) Speak up!
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#4) Pre-period emotional high.
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#5) A girl’s girl!
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#6) Mass poisonings of schoolgirls were recently reported in Iran, with numbers going above 7000.
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#7) One step at a time.
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#8) FR! Tummy starts grumbling and all that!
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#9) Does not feel very good.
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#10) Props to you for the preparation.
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Planet Prudence’s comics artfully showcase the everyday experiences that so many of us can relate to. Through her light-hearted and humorous perspective, these experiences become less intimidating and more navigable. In addition, Geerts advocates for body positivity and self-acceptance, depicting bodies of all sizes and shapes and including messages of self-love in her work. Through these efforts, she is no doubt instrumental in promoting a more inclusive and loving space that embraces diversity and individuality. Keep on scrolling to read the rest of this article.
#11) Fatherly love.
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#12) It’s either one or the other.
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#13) Stay strong. Your emotions and struggles are valid.
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#14) What the hell did I just witness?
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#15) So true.
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#16) Advocate for people around to world to at least be provided basic human rights.
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#17) Love yourself!
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#18) You are incredible.
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#19) There are many forms of struggle, some not evident.
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#20) It’s sad that we have to teach the rules of consent now.
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Geerts’s illustrations offer a refreshing and relatable perspective on everyday experiences with humor and humility. What did you guys think of this collection? Did her comics live up to your expectations? Leave a comment down below to let us know!
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