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Dogengers Nice Buddy Episode 10: I Found the First Bystander!

Original post is HERE.

Podcast episode is HERE.

This episode was surprisingly real.

Probably one of the last things I expected to be depicted in Dogengers is the very real consequences of improper medication handling.

It makes sense though. Ohgaman, and by extension, Ohga Pharmacy's' entire mission statement is about helping families to take better care of themselves and taking their medication properly.

So, showcasing some of the very real side effects of improper medical care ontop of a diabetic condition hits very hard and makes for a very real lesson for kids. If you don't take proper care of yourself, then be prepared to face some very scary consequences. It's not a fun time!

Ontop of that is the reveal of Great-Z's' backstory, and how the things we go through during our childhood has an impact that lasts our entire lives. It's a very sadly relatable tale that hits close for alot of people, myself included. But it also shows that despite what suffering we might go through, finding a light at the end isn't impossible.

And I think that's what makes this such a special episode, overall. It's not afraid to talk to its audience straight, but yet makes the journey and struggle worth it to reach that warm light at the end. Of course you can still love heroes, love to draw, and keep your hobbies throughout your whole life, and anyone who tries to say otherwise is likely just trying to pass on their own misery. Stand tall, stand proud, and surround yourself with those who understand.

It's an emotional swing of an episode, and I wouldn't have it any other way.