The story of a mother's life: Trapped between a scream and a hug.

Defy your own group. Rebel against yourself.

The relationship between Cathy and Mom in the strip is the one relationship drawn from real life that I have proudly never even tried to disguise.

My mother had always taught me to write about my feelings instead of sharing really personal things with others, so I spent many evenings writing in my diary, eating everything in the kitchen and waiting for Mr. Wrong to call.

My dog was with me all the time. I talked to my dog. She was my best buddy. I shared all my secrets with her, but I don't think I every really tried jokes out with the dog.

The story of a mother's life: Trapped between a scream and a hug.

I'm more financially successful, but it just means the shopping blunders I make are bigger now.