Octopus

An illustrated series about emotional chaos, internal sabotage, and what it means to keep showing up anyway — told through the lens of a neurotic, imaginary octopus who lives in your head and ruins your life (affectionately).
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Oct
Octopus hugging a man

The Octopus Isn’t Leaving

You’re not free. But you’re not blind anymore. The Octopus is still here. But so are you.
2 min read
01
Sep
Octopus thats battle worn

The Octopus and the Inner War

There’s a version of you that wants to grow. And one that keeps pulling back. This is what happens when both are in charge.
2 min read
01
Aug
The Octopus and the Lie of Balance

The Octopus and the Lie of Balance

Balance isn’t real. Just a bunch of tentacles pulling in opposite directions while you pretend to be fine.
3 min read
01
Jul
The Octopus in Charge

The Octopus in Charge

What happens when the Octopus isn’t just whispering, but running your whole life?
2 min read
01
Jun
The Octopus Tries to Love

The Octopus Tries to Love

Love isn’t hard. Until someone tries to give it to you. Then the Octopus panics.
4 min read
01
May
The Day the Octopus Became a Father

The Day the Octopus Became a Father

The Octopus was already overwhelmed managing you. Then it got a baby. This is what happened next.
4 min read
01
Apr
The Decision-Making Octopus

The Decision-Making Octopus

There’s an octopus living in my brain. Eight tentacles, each with loud opinions: anxiety, guilt, perfectionism, and the one that yells “YOLO—buy a chainsaw.” This story is about making peace with the chaos. (Mostly.)
10 min read