Artist Illustrates Funny Comics About Women's Daily Challenges, And Here Are 21 Of The Most Relatable Ones
There are so many things that women have to deal with every single day.
Akshara Ashok has a knack for turning everyday frustrations into comics that women instantly recognize. Her Happy Fluff Comics series keeps finding the small, awkward, and funny moments that come with daily life.
The Chennai-based illustrator started sharing her work in 2017, and her simple style quickly connected with readers on Instagram and beyond. With drawings about body image, routines, relationships, and the little annoyances of being a woman, her comics have built a loyal following.
Here are 21 of her most relatable illustrations, and chances are a few of them will feel a little too familiar.
Expecting abs after a short workout.
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When you're ready to do something big, but in reality, you're not really up for it.
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Every girl has this fear when using the public toilet.
It gets worse when the lock is broken or you're too far away from the cubicle door.
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Some of these hit a little too close to home.
Let's get the food party started!
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When you won't bother growing and painting your nails.
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Your body says it wants to pee, but your will says otherwise.
What should you do?
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Saying goodbye to that perfectly shaped poop.
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When it comes to spending money, food takes a large percentage.
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That one is painfully accurate.
It also reminds me of the best friend who prioritized work over helping her friend move, then tried to make it up later.
You work anyway despite the massive headache.
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Replacing and going beyond the calories you've lost.
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When you fail at painting your nails.
Maybe it's better to leave it to the experts.
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Tomorrow comes too soon. We're not even prepared for battle yet!
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Eating in the presence of your crush vs. Eating with your BFFs.
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And the social anxiety ones land just as hard.
Your new hair after two weeks.
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You need a moment to cry before braving through the endless workload.
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What would your younger self tell you if she found out what adulting really means?
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Random fears as a girl.
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Body hair grows too fast!
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You're all gung-ho for the movie, but your friend isn't.
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Women are strong.
We're able to do a million things at once and juggle a thousand balls in the air. But sometimes, it's hard.
It's hard when we're constantly told that we need to be thinner, prettier, and more put together. It's hard when society tells us that our worth is based on our looks instead of our brains or our hearts.
It's hard when we're criticized for just trying to exist in this world as ourselves. But we persist.
We persist because, despite everything, we know that we are powerful, valuable, and worthy of love and respect, not just from others but from ourselves too. So let's keep going, strong women!
Akshara's comics keep proving that the smallest frustrations can be the most universal.
For more family money drama, read about the sister who felt shortchanged after her sibling prioritized parents’ finances.
