Sketchy Whiskers
Home of Brother Meow & Bunny
Hand-drawn stories for tired hearts and busy minds. Soft moments about healing, growing, and being human. ♡
Some stories are short. Some stay with you a little longer. Here’s a quiet shelf of the ones we’ve shared so far, and what they gently explore.
| # | STORY TITLE | WHAT ITS REALLY ABOUT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Toy Drawer | Inner child, emotional avoidance |
| 2 | The Quiet Day | Burnout, emotional exhaustion |
| 3 | The Crossroads | Decision paralysis, fear of making wrong choices, learning to move forward |
| 4 | The Weighty Cloud | Anxiety, emotional heaviness |
| 5 | The Fence | Boundaries, self-protection |
| 6 | The Pot You Outgrew | Growth, change, letting go |
| 7 | The Pond | Mindfulness, emotional awareness, sitting with changing feelings |
| 8 | The Clinking | Unspoken emotion, quiet communication, the need to be seen |
| 9 | The Heavy Box | Generational trauma, emotional inheritance, unlearning what no longer fits |
| 10 | The Mirror | Self-doubt, negative self talk |
| 11 | The Invitation | Normalize saying no, people pleasing, personal boundary |
| 12 | The Hurry | Childhood anxiety, emotional pace |
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The HURRY
How Childhood Rushing Becomes Adult Anxiety
Why do some of us rush through life, brushing our teeth too fast, apologizing for taking space, moving like someone’s always waiting behind us?For many, it started young.“The Hurry” is the latest quiet story from Sketchy Whiskers, a hand-drawn series about emotional healing, told through the soft companionship of Bunny and Brother Meow. This episode explores something many adults carry silently: the long shadow of childhood urgency.🐾The Invisible Pressure to “Hurry Up”You may not remember the exact words, but you might remember the feeling:• The glance at the clock
• The sigh
• The tension in the room when you took too longWhen caregivers are overwhelmed, even the kindest ones can pass on a sense of emotional rush. Not through yelling, but through pace. Through tone. Through the quiet message:“You’re taking too long, and now we’re all late.”Children absorb that pressure. They grow into adults who hurry, even when there’s no one waiting.🐾What This Story Gently RevealsIn The Hurry, Bunny reflects on her own need to move quickly, even in peaceful moments. She’s not sure where it comes from, until Brother Meow helps her name it:“You weren’t rushing because the world asked you to.
You were rushing, because someone else always was.”This moment holds a soft truth:
Sometimes the pressure we carry isn’t ours.
It’s inherited. Echoed.
But it can be noticed. And slowly unlearned.Whether you grew up with chaos or quiet pressure, The Hurry may stir something real in you. And that’s the point.Just because you learned to rush, doesn’t mean you have to keep running.
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The INVITATION
A Quiet Story About Saying No Without Guilt
Have you ever said “yes” just to avoid the guilt of saying “no”?Not because you wanted to go.Not because you had the energy.But because disappointing someone felt worse than
disappointing yourself?If so, The Invitation might feel a little too real.🐾 Why Saying “No” Feels So UncomfortableIn the story, Bunny stares at a polite, pastel invitation.
She doesn’t want to go. But she also doesn’t want to feel like a bad person for staying home.It’s a feeling so many of us carry especially if we’re used to:
• People-pleasing
• Overexplaining ourselves
• Feeling responsible for other people’s reactionsSometimes, it feels easier to betray your own energy
than to risk being seen as “difficult.”🐾 The Moment You Say “No” and Nothing Bad HappensBunny sits quietly with Brother Meow.She names the truth out loud, it’s not a joyful yes, it’s a guilt-soaked one.And then, in a moment of quiet courage… she writes:No.Not a long excuse. Not an apology. Just a simple, clear boundary.And the world doesn’t fall apart.
She doesn’t spiral.
She just… feels lighter.🐾 What We Often Forget About Saying No1. You’re not unkind for honoring your limits.
You’re allowed to choose rest, space, or solitude without a reason.2. No is a complete sentence.
You don’t have to earn it with an explanation.3. Most of the guilt comes from you, not them.
And it softens when you practice trusting yourself.🐾 You Don’t Have to Say Yes to Be LovedThis story isn’t about being cold or selfish.
It’s about being honest.
It’s about trusting that your no can be kind, too.And sometimes, the real peace comes not from staying in, but from knowing you didn’t abandon yourself to be polite.
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The MIRROR
A Quiet Story About Self-Doubt and the Voice in Your Head
Have you ever looked at your reflection and quietly thought,
“If I were someone else… I wouldn’t choose me either”?That moment. That ache. That voice in your head you didn’t invite, but learned to live with.In The Mirror, Bunny stares into her reflection, but what she sees isn’t her face. It’s all the doubts she’s collected over the years, soft and quiet and heavy.🐾 When Doubt Feels Like TruthBunny doesn’t say much at first.
Just that she feels weird.
Tired. Off.But when Brother Meow gently asks what she means, it all comes out: the fear that she’s someone people would grow tired of. Someone forgettable. Unwanted. Too much and not enough.And that’s when Brother Meow says what many of us need to hear:“That’s not a fact. That’s a feeling.”🐾 The Mirror Is Not a VerdictOne of the quietest truths in this story is that Bunny doesn’t want to believe those thoughts. But she’s lived with them so long, she’s stopped questioning where they came from.That’s the thing about internalized shame and old stories, they can sound like your own voice, even when they never belonged to you.The mirror doesn’t show you your worth. It shows you your shape. The rest… that voice in your head… is often just a collection of things you were told or made to believe.🐾 What to Remember on the Days You Feel Unlovable• Your reflection is not the whole story.
It’s just what’s visible. Your heart isn’t in the glass.• Not every thought you have is true.
Some are just echoes. Some are just habits.• You don’t need to prove your worth to exist.
You’re already here, and that matters.🐾 Soft LessonSometimes the harshest things we believe come from voices we never agreed to.You are not your reflection.You are not your doubt.You are not what someone once failed to see.In a world that asks you to be better, brighter, more... just being here is sometimes the bravest thing of all. ♥
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The HEAVY BOX
A Quiet Story About Generational Trauma
Some burdens aren’t just ours.
They’re passed down.
Unspoken.Folded into our behaviors, beliefs, and fears, often without us realizing it.The Heavy Box is a story about that invisible inheritance.
And the quiet strength it takes to open it, understand it… and begin letting some of it go.🐾 What Generational Trauma Can Look LikeIn the story, Bunny finds a box that’s been passed down from her grandmother, to her mother… to her.She doesn’t know exactly what’s in it, only that she’s been carrying it for a long time.That’s what generational trauma feels like sometimes.You don’t always know where it started, but you feel its weight in your relationships, reactions, and inner dialogue.“I didn’t choose any of this,” Bunny says.“But I still carry it like it’s mine.”That line speaks to something deeply familiar for many of us.🐾 You’re Not Weak for Feeling the WeightIt’s easy to minimize what we carry.
To tell ourselves, “They had it worse.”Or, “This is just how I was raised.”But the truth is:
You can hold compassion for the people who came before you
and still choose to set down the parts that hurt you.Healing isn’t betrayal.It’s the beginning of something new.🐾 What Healing Might Gently Look Like1. Noticing the patterns, even if you can’t name them yet.2. Questioning what you’ve always been told is “normal.”3. Letting go of one small thing, even just for yourself.You don’t have to burn the box.
You don’t have to understand every paper inside.
You just get to choose what you keep carrying.🐾 You Don’t Have to Carry It AllYou’re allowed to say: “This doesn’t belong to me.”You’re allowed to carry things differently.You’re allowed to be the one who softens the cycle.Even if you didn’t ask for the box, you can be the one who makes it lighter.
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The CLINKING
When You Just Want Someone to Notice Without Having to Say It
We’ve all done it.Closed the drawer a little too hard.
Sighed a little louder than needed.Made the noise just noticeable enough to mean, “I’m not okay.”
You’re not yelling. You’re not even saying what’s wrong. But you want someone, anyone, to notice.In The Clinking, Bunny does exactly that.And if you’ve ever hoped someone would read between the lines for you, this story might feel familiar.🐾 Why We Try to Be Heard Without SpeakingSometimes, saying “I’m not okay” feels too big.Too vulnerable. Too hard to explain.So we make noise in smaller ways, through sighs, clinks, tone, tension.It’s not that we want to be dramatic. We just want someone to ask.And underneath it all, what we’re really saying is:“Please notice me. Please care.”🐾 When “I’m Fine” Doesn’t Mean FineIn the story, Brother Meow gently asks if the kitchen is bothering Bunny.She says, “It’s fine.”
But it’s not.
And he knows it.
He doesn’t push.
But he doesn’t pretend either.“Do you want to talk about what’s actually wrong,” he asks,
“or do you want to keep arguing with the furniture?”
It’s a soft moment. Honest.And that’s when the truth comes out, not angry, not loud, just real.🐾 You’re Allowed to Be Seen Without Having to Shout
If you’ve ever:
• Wanted someone to just get it
• Felt like your feelings were leaking out sideways
• Avoided the conversation but still hoped for connection…then you know exactly what this is.You’re not too much.
You’re not dramatic.
You’re just trying to be seen, and that’s human.🐾 What Helps When You’re Clinking Through It1. Notice the signs in yourself.
Are you sighing more? Getting short? Feel like you’re “off,” but can’t say why?2. Practice saying the smaller truth.
You don’t have to spill it all, even just “I’m a little hurt” is enough.3. Let others in, when they’re safe.
Not everyone will notice the clinking. But some will. And they’ll stay.🐾 You Don’t Have to Break the Cup to Be HeardSometimes you bang the teacup not because you want to fight, but because you want to feel close.Next time it happens, maybe it’s worth saying it out loud.And if someone notices before you do?That can be enough, too.
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The Pond
Feeling Everything All at Once? Here’s Why You Don’t Have to Chase Every Emotion
Have you ever felt like your mind is just… too full? One moment you’re fine. The next, you’re overwhelmed. And before you know it, you’re overthinking every little thing.If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.Why You Feel Pulled in Every DirectionIn The Pond, Bunny struggles with something many of us face but rarely talk about, emotional overwhelm.When you’re caught in a cycle of overthinking and emotional confusion, every little feeling feels urgent. You start chasing after answers, trying to “fix” yourself before you even know what’s wrong.This is especially common if you deal with:
- Emotional overwhelm
- Overthinking
- Anxiety about how you feel
- Constantly second-guessing your emotionsIt’s exhausting, and it often makes you feel like you’ll never figure yourself out.A Mindfulness Reminder You Didn’t Know You NeededIn the story, Brother Meow points to a pond filled with fish, some moving fast, some drifting slowly.
He reminds Bunny (and all of us):"You are not the fish. You’re the pond."This simple moment is actually a powerful mindfulness practice.
You don’t have to chase every thought.You don’t have to fix every feeling.
You don’t have to understand it all right now.Instead, you can pause.
Breathe.And let the feelings move through you without getting lost in them.That’s what mindfulness really is, noticing what’s happening inside you, without needing to control or solve it all.What to Do When You Feel Emotionally OverwhelmedIf you’re feeling emotionally overwhelmed or stuck in your head, here are three small things you can try right now:1. Pause before you react.
Give yourself permission to feel confused or tangled without forcing an answer.2. Notice the space around your feelings.
Imagine your mind as the pond, steady, holding all the little fish without needing to catch them.3. Remind yourself you don’t have to figure it all out today.
It’s okay to let things settle on their own.You don’t have to keep chasing after feelings that won’t stay still.
You don’t have to carry it all at once.Take a breath.
Let the ripples settle.And when you’re ready, you can watch The Pond again, and remember:You are not the fish. You’re the pond.
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The Pot You Outgrew
When You Feel Guilty for Growing Into Someone New
Have you ever felt bad for changing?
For becoming someone your old friends or family don’t seem to recognize anymore?
Like you’re betraying who you used to be?That’s what The Pot You Outgrew is really about, the quiet guilt that comes when you outgrow the version of yourself other people expect you to stay in.Why Growing Feels Lonely SometimesIn the story, Bunny shares something many of us carry quietly:
“They said I’ve changed… like it’s a bad thing.”Maybe you’ve heard something similar before:
• “You’re different now.”
• “You’ve changed.”
• “You’re not like you used to be.”Even if those words aren’t meant to hurt, they can leave you feeling like you’ve done something wrong for growing.But here’s the truth:
Outgrowing old spaces isn’t betrayal.
It’s blooming.Why People Hold On to Who You Used to BeSometimes, the people around us hold on tightly to the old version of us.Not because they’re bad, but because it’s comfortable to keep you in a version they understand.Brother Meow puts it simply:
“They’re just holding on to the pot you outgrew.”What to Remember When Guilt Creeps In1. You’re allowed to keep growing, even if others don’t understand.
2. You don’t have to fit back into the box that kept you small.
3. Let peace grow where guilt once lived.You Are Not Wrong for GrowingYou don’t have to shrink yourself to make others comfortable.You don’t have to explain why you’ve changed.You’re allowed to keep blooming, even if not everyone grows with you.
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THE FENCE
You’re Allowed to Set Boundaries (Even If They Feel Small or Awkward)
If you’ve ever felt guilty for saying "no", or afraid you’ll seem “mean” for needing space… you’re not alone.The Fence is a simple but important story about boundaries, the quiet kind that protect your energy without shutting people out.Why Boundaries Feel Uncomfortable (But Necessary)In the story, Bunny has a little wooden fence around her home.
It’s not tall. It’s not sharp.People could step over it if they really wanted to.And sometimes… they do.Bunny lets them in, even when she’s tired, overwhelmed, or not ready for company.Because saying no feels wrong… even when it’s exactly what she needs.That’s something many of us carry:
• Guilt for needing space
• Fear of disappointing people
• Pressure to always be “easy to be around”The Power of Gentle BoundariesOne day, Bunny comes home to find Brother Meow waiting outside the fence.Not because he isn’t welcome, but because she didn’t open the gate."I waited," he says.No guilt. No pressure.
Just quiet respect.That moment reminds Bunny, and all of us, that you are allowed to set boundaries without shutting people out completely.What Helps When Setting Boundaries Feels Hard1. Start small.
Your boundary doesn’t have to be a wall.
Even a tiny “please knock first” is enough.2. Trust that the right people will respect your space.
You don’t have to explain or apologize for needing it.3. Remember that taking care of yourself isn’t rude.
It’s healthy.You Deserve to Protect Your SpaceYou’re allowed to say no.
You’re allowed to take your time.
You’re allowed to make space for yourself, without guilt.And the people who truly care?
They’ll wait at the gate.
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THE WEIGHTY CLOUD
When You Feel Heavy but Can’t Explain Why (And Why You Don’t Need to)
You wake up feeling… off.
Not sad exactly.
Not angry.
Just heavy.It’s one of the hardest feelings to explain, because there’s nothing specific you can point to. And that’s what makes it feel even more frustrating.The Weighty Cloud is a soft story about carrying that kind of quiet heaviness.The kind that shows up without warning, and refuses to explain itself.Why Emotional Heaviness Feels So ConfusingIn the story, Bunny notices a little cloud floating above Brother Meow’s head. It’s not stormy or loud, just quietly there.Bunny tries to help.
She tries cheering him up.
She tries fixing it.
But nothing works.And that’s when she realizes…
maybe the cloud isn’t something to fix.
Maybe it’s just something to sit with.You Don’t Have to Explain Every FeelingWe live in a world that pushes us to:
• Name every emotion
• Fix every bad day
• Stay positive no matter whatBut real life doesn’t work that way.
Sometimes, you just feel heavy.
And it’s okay not to know why.You don’t have to explain it.
You don’t have to fight it.
You just have to let yourself be in it.What Helps When You Feel Heavy for No Clear Reason1. Stop trying to explain it.
You don’t have to have a reason to feel what you feel.2. Let someone sit with you, even if it’s quiet.
Sometimes, quiet company is the best comfort.3. Remember that feelings move on their own time.
The cloud won’t stay forever.You’re Not Wrong for Feeling HeavySome days are just heavier than others.
That doesn’t make you broken.
It makes you human.Let yourself breathe under the cloud, until it’s ready to move on.
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THE CROSSROADS
When You’re Afraid of Making the Wrong Choice (And Why Standing Still Feels Safer)
You probably know the feeling, two paths, two choices, and way too much pressure to pick the “right” one.That’s what The Crossroads is all about.
A quiet moment many of us face but rarely talk about out loud.Why Big Choices Feel So HeavyIn the story, Bunny and Brother Meow reach a fork in the road.
Bunny freezes.Not because the path is blocked, but because what if she picks the wrong one?That moment feels so real for anyone who has ever:
• Overthought their next step
• Delayed a decision out of fear
• Worried they’d ruin their life by choosing wrongThe truth is, standing still feels safer.
It feels like not choosing is better than choosing badly.
But that’s not really how life works, is it?You Can’t Move Forward If You Never MoveBrother Meow reminds Bunny, and all of us, that no choice is still a choice.Staying stuck in fear can feel safe, but it keeps you wondering “what if” forever.“The only way to know what’s ahead… is to step into it.”What to Do When You Feel StuckIf you’ve been stuck at your own crossroads, try this:1. Pick a direction that feels true to you, not perfect, just honest.
You can always adjust later.2. Let go of the pressure to get it “right” the first time.
Growth often comes through trying, not knowing.3. Remember that staying frozen is the only path that goes nowhere.
Even small steps count.You Can Always RerouteYou don’t have to know the whole map.
You don’t have to have it all figured out.
You just have to move when you’re ready.And if you need to change directions later?
That’s part of the journey too.
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THE QUIET DAY
Burnout Doesn’t Always Look Loud — Sometimes It’s Just… Quiet
Have you ever had a day where you didn’t want to do anything?You’re not sad.
You’re not angry.
You’re just… done.That’s exactly what The Day Brother Meow Stopped Trying is about.And if you’ve felt that kind of quiet burnout, this story might feel a little too real.What Quiet Burnout Feels LikeIn the story, Brother Meow doesn’t get up early.
He doesn’t make tea.
He doesn’t say much of anything.
He just sits by the window, still and silent.Bunny notices, but she doesn’t push.
She doesn’t ask him to explain.
She just sits beside him. No fixing. No pressure.Why Burnout Feels So Heavy (Even When You’re Doing Nothing)Emotional exhaustion doesn’t always show up as dramatic breakdowns.Sometimes, it feels like:• Numbness
• Disconnection
• The quiet belief that you have nothing left to giveAnd the worst part?
You might feel like you’re failing for needing to pause.But here’s the truth:You’re allowed to stop.
You’re allowed to rest.
You’re allowed to just be here, even if you’re not "doing" anything.What Helps When You Feel Burnt OutIf you’ve been feeling emotionally worn out, try this:1. Give yourself permission to do less.
You don’t have to earn your rest.2. Let someone sit with you, even in the quiet.
You don’t need advice. You just need presence.3. Trust that this feeling won’t last forever.
Some days, showing up as you are is enough.A Soft Reminder for Your Hard DaysYou don’t have to fix everything today.
You don’t have to feel “better” right away.
You don’t have to perform your worth.You’re still here. And that’s enough.
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THE TOY DRAWER
Feeling Stuck in the Past? Why Letting Go Doesn’t Mean You’re Letting It All Go
We all have those things we hold onto longer than we should.Old notes, childhood toys, random objects stuffed in a drawer somewhere, the ones we tell ourselves we’ll sort through “someday.”But when you finally open that drawer, it feels bigger than just “things.” It feels personal.At Sketchy Whiskers, we tell soft, honest stories for grown-ups who carry more than they let on.And The Toy Drawer is one of those stories.Why It’s So Hard to Let Go of the PastIn The Toy Drawer, Bunny stumbles across a drawer of old toys.
At first, it seems simple, just clutter.But as she sifts through it, she feels something deeper:• The nostalgia of who she used to be.
• The memories she didn’t realize she’d packed away.
• The quiet guilt of letting go.This happens to so many of us, especially when we feel like letting go means erasing a part of ourselves.But here’s the thing:Letting go doesn’t mean forgetting.
It means making space for what’s next.Emotional Clutter Is More Than Just “Stuff”If you’ve ever struggled with:
• Nostalgia that keeps you stuck
• Guilt about moving on from the past
• Emotional attachment to old memories or relationships…then you already understand the heart of this story.It’s not really about the toys.
It’s about the small, emotional clutter we carry without even realizing it.You Don’t Have to Fix Everything
At one point in the story, Bunny realizes something simple but powerful:“Not everything needs to be fixed.
Some things just need to be remembered.”That’s what The Toy Drawer is really about.It’s about honoring what mattered, letting it live as a memory, and making space for who you’re becoming.What You Can Do When Letting Go Feels Hard1. Take your time.
Letting go doesn’t have to happen all at once.2. Remember the good without holding onto the guilt.
You can keep the memory without keeping the weight.3. Make space for what’s next.
Let go of what no longer feels like home.You’re Not Wrong for Moving ForwardYou don’t have to carry it all.You don’t have to keep everything just because it once mattered.And you don’t have to feel guilty for growing past who you used to be.You’re allowed to let go.
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MEET BROTHER MEOW & BUNNY~
At the heart of Sketchy Whiskers, you’ll find two quiet companions, Brother Meow and Bunny.They aren’t here to teach lessons, or rush you toward some perfect version of yourself.They’re just… here.Brother Meow is soft-spoken.
A little tired.
But steady, and always listening more than he speaks.Bunny is thoughtful.
Gentle.
Sometimes tangled up in overthinking, but always trying to understand the world, and herself.Together, they hold space for the quiet struggles many of us carry.
The unspoken feelings.
The questions without easy answers.
The small, honest moments we often overlook.Their stories aren’t about fixing you.
They’re about sitting beside you, until you remember you don’t have to carry everything alone.
WHY THEY EXIST?
Sketchy Whiskers started as a simple idea:
What if stories didn’t need to be loud to be heard?Brother Meow and Bunny were created for grown-ups who feel a little too much… or sometimes, nothing at all.
For the ones who are tired of pretending they’re fine.
For the ones quietly figuring out who they’re becoming.These two don’t offer perfect answers.
They offer presence.Soft reminders that you are not wrong for feeling the way you do.Because sometimes, just knowing you aren’t the only one is enough to take the next quiet step forward.
SAY HELLO~
Got a thought, a story, or just want to say hello? We’d love to hear from you.Brother Meow and Bunny might be a little slow to reply (they like to take their time), but your words will always be read with care. 🐾
Thank you
Thank you for reaching out.
Your message has landed safely in our quiet little corner.We’ll read it with soft paws and open hearts.
Talk soon. 🐾