Sam Carbaugh (he/they)

@thisamericanself.bsky.social

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Midwestern indie low-fi cartoonist. Graduate of the center for cartoon studies ('09). For the last five years I've been drawing journal comics - trying to bridge the gap between experience and expression, knowing I'll fail I keep going. 🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Can We Talk? To stand unclothed before judgmental eyes Bright lights on a sterile stage My flaws lit up - hairs, folds, and skin tags - Humiliated; but not like this, After what I said, And what you didn't do.
21st Century Loneliness Epidemic Blues I keep my distance these days From friendship and vulnerable connection. I know it's harmful to be this way . . . It's an addictive feeling; imploding into myself. Romantically speaking, I'm finding a way out via Wordsworth. Daffodils below; a cloud detached and drifting, Wanting to evaporate.