What a gem. I didn't know what to expect finding that "I'm gay" panel on pinterest with only a title. But this truly is one of those hard to come by mangas with a realistic plot. Realistic in the sense that they feel like real people. I find it reminiscent of my favorite works by YMZ. Also, the story line hits close to home. I was so scared seeing him throw away the pills. Everything the room wasn't lit, a million alarm bells rang on my head. Even the end with the roof scene, I was already thinking "What if?" Thankfully none of my fears came through. But this sends me on a relapse for sure.
As a graduating psychology undergraduate who won't be able to pursue this field further, this pains me. I truly dislike how much of the system overtly enforces medication. "If this dosage doesn't work, let's ramp it up." A quote I stand by from Patch Adams would say, "Our job is improving the quality of life, not just delaying death." This is with the whole of medical professional. Medication upon medication only will not cut it. We're dealing with humans and yet cannot offer humanity? I see so little of those in the field that practice a whole-person and well-being approach. It pains me more than not being able to be in the field. Kiuchi's doctors failed him. His family, the boss, Ken were unable to understand him. Thankfully, he met Nakajou who was able to, without even realising it, give him the best support. Not all of us have that.
What a gem. I didn't know what to expect finding that "I'm gay" panel on pinterest with only a title. But this truly is one of those hard to come by mangas with a realistic plot. Realistic in the sense that they feel like real people. I find it reminiscent of my favorite works by YMZ. Also, the story line hits close to home. I was so scared seeing him throw away the pills. Everything the room wasn't lit, a million alarm bells rang on my head. Even the end with the roof scene, I was already thinking "What if?" Thankfully none of my fears came through. But this sends me on a relapse for sure.
As a graduating psychology undergraduate who won't be able to pursue this field further, this pains me. I truly dislike how much of the system overtly enforces medication. "If this dosage doesn't work, let's ramp it up." A quote I stand by from Patch Adams would say, "Our job is improving the quality of life, not just delaying death." This is with the whole of medical professional. Medication upon medication only will not cut it. We're dealing with humans and yet cannot offer humanity? I see so little of those in the field that practice a whole-person and well-being approach. It pains me more than not being able to be in the field. Kiuchi's doctors failed him. His family, the boss, Ken were unable to understand him. Thankfully, he met Nakajou who was able to, without even realising it, give him the best support. Not all of us have that.