I am ruining my own joy by overthinking awkward and inappropriate things | Jess Harwood

Jess Harwood

Friday, 13 Jan 2023

# Health & wellbeing

# Mental health

# Psychology

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Jess Harwood

Jess Harwood is a comic artist and climate campaigner living on Gadigal land. She's a fan of gum blossoms, drawing in pubs, kindness and samosas.

Jess Harwood

Friday, 13 Jan 2023

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