I love this card but I think the wording was often misleading. You tell me: it is meant to say, you have to take care of yourself first. You can’t be depressed or sick and help others. I think this phrase can read like it is telling you to buck up! Don’t be sad! That’s not it though: be sad. When you are full of energy again, reach out, support your pals.

I was loving the pink and brown combo and again, I liked the gradient background. I often try things a few ways. Experimenting is the way to grow.

Careful eyes may notice I finally started numbering the cards on the back, so when you respond to me, I know which card it is. Oof. Speaking of slow lessons…

Letterpress printed with polymer plates on cranes letters on a borrowed Heidelberg Windmill Letterpress.

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