#366 Marc, Lara, and Josué discuss the webcomic UnOrdinary, and other examples of characters trying to process past traumatic experiences. They relate these examples to how people avoid, ruminate, and attempt to process their own difficult emotions and unexpected triggers.

Characters / Media Discussed:

UnOrdinary by Uru-chan (2016-ongoing, webtoon)
Down to Earth by Pukki Senpai (2020-ongoing, webtoon)
Let's Play by "Mongie" Leeanna M. Krecic (2016-2022, webtoon)
My Hero Academia
Advice Not Given: A Guide to Getting Over Yourself by Mark Epstein (2018)
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
La La Land (2016)
New Moon by Stephanie Meyer (2006)
doesthedogdie.com
Shrinking (2023-ongoing)
Zuko / Avatar the Last Airbender (2005-2008)

Themes, Topics, and Relatable Experiences Discussed:

* Change
* Consequences
* Difficult emotions
* Fear
* Feeling alone
* Finding Oneself/Identity Development
* Guilt
* Love
* Moral dilemma
* Power struggle
* Resilience
* Redemption
* Taking responsibility for one’s actions
* Working with others
* Abuse
* Acceptance
* Breakup
* Clarity/Understanding
* Coming of age/Getting older
* Depression
* New Life Event (New Rules)
* Trauma

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Traditionally there would be an engagement question here, but I (Link) think it's a travesty that my team failed to mention the very aptly named video game Getting Over It With Bennett Foddy (2017) which is a perfect mechanical exploration of perseverance when faced with disappointing set-backs.