Life wasn't perfect, even before it happened. But they could do anything, because they could do it for her. As partner of one of the warren's most powerful Bigs, they could eat the freshest food and sleep in the driest burrows. They could rise to meet each coming day. They loved her, lived for her, and she loved them in return. Life wasn't perfect, but they were together, and her love was all they ever needed.
And then, she died.
Now alone in a world where even the strongest animals die, one young rabbit must navigate the challenges of the wild and endure the cruelty of the herd's superstition. It is said by the rabbits of the Hilltop Warren that the soul of a rabbit speaks through the body, in ear twitches, stamps of the feet, and gleeful, sparking jumps. A rabbit's scream is its final expression, the soul set free from the body, never to be reclaimed. A rabbit who dies has need for it no longer. But not every rabbit who screams will die. What becomes of the survivors? What becomes of the rabbits who have faced the unimaginable? What becomes of the those who have endured the greatest suffering?
What does it mean to lose your soul?
October 2020 - February 2022
Story and Art by @saltnpepperbunny
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Now that the print run is over, I want to put out a general reminder that my original rabbit comic, The Things We Have, is ALWAYS available for purchase on Lulu as a hardcover! I use print runs to sell pokemon stories due to copyright shenanigans, but TTWH is my personal copyright, so you can buy it literally any time anywhere. 208 pages in full-color!
If you were to make another wildlife comic, would it be somewhat similar to this one? Or would it cover more slice-of-life-like scenario with psych positivity involved?
I dunno honestly! I don't have any more ideas for wildlife stories.
it's been years but i still think about this comic sometimes. every time i feel happy and need to stim i call it sparking now and i think you should know that <3
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A year ago today, The Things We Have publicly released its final page.
In other news… Did you know that 2022 was the first good year that I’ve had, like, possibly ever?
Yeah, it was weird to think about when I first realized it. 2022 was just… a good year. Nothing horrific happened. None of my relationships ended. No one died. Nothing happened that made me cry alone, thinking the world was ending. There were definitely tears. There were hard days, and hard nights. Things happened that scared me, or upset me.
But so many good things happened, too.
I got an IUD to treat my horrible PMS, so I no longer have to suffer every time I get my period. I got straight As in school and started my senior thesis project, and it’s going really well. My sister apologized for how she treated me, and I forgave her without pause. I started and released a new comic that was well-received! I got back into prose writing, for a little bit, and have finally learned how to not be overly perfectionist with my prose. And, after years of trying to make it work, I finally moved in with my best friend.
Things are going really nicely for me. I’m going to graduate with honors from school in May and finally start working in my field. Comic progress has been going swimmingly for all three of my projects: Finding Your Roots is finally introducing so many new characters and plot elements I’ve been excited to show off, Children of the Light is off to a strong start, and Little Lapses is almost finished with just one chapter left to sketch! My Discord server is active, popping, and full of love. My health is finally in order, and I haven’t had any big scares in a long time. I’m eating well, hydrating, getting lots of sleep, and showering every day. My relationships feel strong, not like they’re teetering on the edge of doom. I love my friends and family, and they love me in return. I feel loved. I feel protected. I feel safe.
I admit, I’m scared of what will happen when things inevitably get bad again. I’ve made a lot of progress. I’m better at fending off dark thoughts, and I don’t cry so much anymore. My emotions feel almost manageable, not like they’re constantly hitting me like a sack of bricks. I make use of my deep breathing skills, and I try to rely on my friends. But I know how prone I am to falling apart. I get stressed, and it can feel like the end of everything. I’m graduating in May, and I have the whole world ahead of me. Its light, and its darkness. Things are so good right now, but I’m scared of what’ll happen when eventually, something bad happens. Will I show my resilience and progress? Will I find that I’m suddenly able to handle things I once couldn’t? Or am I just gonna… collapse?
I don’t really know the answer. And that’s pretty scary.
The Things We Have finished only a year ago. Those cold days, those memories that brought me to write the story, sometimes feel so far away. Other times, they nip at my heels. When I wrote the comic, I wasn’t sure if I truly believed in its message. Maybe its concluding notes were a doomed promise. But now, with all that’s happened, I think I believe in my story, my promise, just a little more.
It really can get better. You, too, can be saved.
Whatever has happened, whatever you’ve done, whatever has been done to you, I love you anyways. So, hang in there, okay? Cause someday, somehow…
//Now that the series has officially ended, what're you go(i)(n)n(g)( t)a(o) do next?/work on next?
I'm still working on my Pokemon webcomics over at @findingyourrootscomic and @pmdlittlelapses! Both comics are very active and update multiple times a week!
But I also am working on a new project as well, an original work, once again with animal characters. To those who enjoyed The Things We Have and want to see more similar works from me, stay tuned...
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I am the Light that cuts the Darkness
I am the Blood that fills the Trees
I am the Spawn of the Old God,
Woven from Soil, Bark, and Leaf
I am the Sun that Pulls the Daytime
I am the Moon that Lights the Night
I am the One they call Protector
I am the Child of the Light.
We are the Children of the Light.
Want a chance to win a drawing from me? Now’s your chance! I am hosting a RAFFLE and will give away two pieces of art! And you can enter by leaving a review of The Things We Have at its new home on Lulu.
How to Enter the Raffle
Go to The Things We Have on Lulu HERE
Scroll to the bottom of the page and leave a review! Share what you think of the comic! I’m really interested to hear what people will say. You will need an account to leave a review.
A short review (a couple of sentences minimum) = One entry A long review (about a couple of paragraphs or so) = Two entries
Leave a comment on this post to let me know what name your name is on Lulu so I can connect you to your review. Posting the comment is what officially enters you into the raffle.
Prizes
First place (first draw): A fully rendered drawing of a single character. No humans!
Second place (second draw): A lineart drawing of a single character. No humans!
If we get enough entries, I might add a third draw who will also get a lineart drawing of their character.
Want a chance to win a drawing from me? Now's your chance! I am hosting a RAFFLE and will give away two pieces of art! And you can enter by leaving a review of The Things We Have at its new home on Lulu.
How to Enter the Raffle
Go to The Things We Have on Lulu HERE
Scroll to the bottom of the page and leave a review! Share what you think of the comic! I'm really interested to hear what people will say. You will need an account to leave a review.
A short review (a couple of sentences minimum) = One entry A long review (about a couple of paragraphs or so) = Two entries
Leave a comment on this post to let me know what name your name is on Lulu so I can connect you to your review. Posting the comment is what officially enters you into the raffle.
Prizes
First place (first draw): A fully rendered drawing of a single character. No humans!
Second place (second draw): A lineart drawing of a single character. No humans!
If we get enough entries, I might add a third draw who will also get a lineart drawing of their character.
That's right, folks! The printed edition of The Things We Have is now available for purchase from Lulu! Books cost $39.99 USD, so if you want a copy, hop on over to Lulu and place your orders! I'm so happy to finally be able to make this book available! Thank you so much for supporting this comic, and I hope you enjoy your hardcover copies! The link will also be permanently available on the comic's website!
PURCHASE YOUR BOOKS HERE!
The Things We Have is a labor of sorrow, a labor of pain, and a labor of love for life. While I am the sole author and artist, this story could not have been crafted without the help of friends, supporters, and other authors. I’d like to take the time now to thank this story’s contributors.
I first would like to thank several authors whose works helped prepare me to write authentically about rabbits.
Thank you to Margo DeMello and Susan E. Davis, authors of Stories Rabbits Tell, and to Ronald M. Lockley, author of The Private Life of the Rabbit. These books taught me everything I needed to know about the European rabbit, so that the culture of the Hilltop Warren could accurately reflect the social behavior of real wild rabbits. Additionally, I thank these books for inspiring many of the comic’s events. Without the research and knowledge these books provided, writing this comic would have been nearly impossible. I thank these authors for writing about this remarkable species and providing the information I needed to authentically portray my favorite animals.
Thank you to Zephyr_iphis and Tailsimp, the editors of the comic’s script. Your input was invaluable for finalizing the story’s content and helped to reassure me that my script was strong enough to turn into a comic. Thank you for your help.
Thank you to the comic’s earliest readers, @pkmnmasterlyra and Hartt1245-BTU-, who read pages as I produced them. Your support during the production of this comic is greatly appreciated. I am especially thankful to Hartt for being my first friend to take a real interest in my creative work. Your support and involvement in the project were incredibly touching, and I can’t thank you enough.
The biggest thanks goes to @zeropro, my greatest friend in creating. You have done so much for this project. You encouraged me to start the comic, read along with the script as I drafted it, oversaw the editing process, and gave your love to every single page I completed. You watched me draw pages with great interest, cheered me on as I suffered from burnout, helped to prepare comic pages for printing, and defended my characters against ableistic viewpoints. You have showered this comic with love from the day it was conceived, and I cannot thank you enough for your unyielding and indiscriminate love.
Thank you to my Patreon supporters, who financially supported the creation of this comic: AmiciArt, Beryl & Tree, Blue Fire, BringBack1996, Christopher Pajo, Cornibot, Dotpoint, Dzib, Emitone, Griffin Stone, Gwenda Selvana, James, Katti, pkmnMasterWheeler, Meepers, Mezozotil, Minci, Morgan Quinn Looney, Nashew, NobleClay, PMD_Slut, Plays World, Raikoun, Sammy, Sky Almighty, TheSheInShenanigans, XSnowshadowX, and Zerochan923600. And finally, thank you to the members of the Comic Burrow Discord Server, who supported me through the rougher times and helped me to stay sane and confident in my vision. You guys are all the best.
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These acknowledgments are taken from the printed book, which will be available for purchase very soon! Stay tuned!
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what a lovely ending!! bramble and evergreen are absolutely adorable. btw i showed the comic to my friend and they noticed pages 181-182 are missing "Next" links, could you pls add those?
Thanks so much! Glad you liked the ending. Also yes, I'll add those. Thanks for letting me know.
i've been reading this comic since the beginning and I loved every second of it!!! it was so good, and im glad bramble and evergreen made up <3 thank you for all the great cliffhangers and sad/happy moments lol
Thank you so much!!!!! Always nice to see readers who were here from the start! I'm really glad you enjoyed the story, thank you. :D