SS7 182 The End
skyangel on Feb. 6, 2023
Dear Readers,
At some point in my life, not too far from this point in theirs, I made the decision to finally complete the comic which book I started when I first met Sarah and Janey. We did have many wonderful years together and I shall always cherish the time we shared but it's now time for me to move on.
But before I go, it wouldn't be right to end this without saying a huge thank you to all you readers, as well as those at the Duck, who have valued us and shown so much support over the last fifteen years.
This unique little world of mine which Sarah so kindly allowed and enabled me to live again through her has been made all the more real for me especially, by sharing it with you.
And lastly, we cannot of course forget Emma and Becky, for all the hours they donated in colouring the artwork for me for so long! I have been truly fortunate to have the benefit of their talents.
PS:
My own future with Kim was not to last. Living with a transgender person often takes just as much courage and strength as transgender people need themselves. Both have to face the world in similar ways and I was more prepared for it than she was. Before you think the worst of her, it was me that ended the relationship, not her. ‘If you truly love someone, you let them go’ as they say, and I could not bear to see her suffer any more at losing her own family too.
I tried to put a brave face on things and live a more ordinary life after Kim but eventually Sarah reached out to me as she always has done and I eventually joined them both up in Scotland.
But that's another story..
Have a nice life!
Nikki
FrostedWaffle at 4:36PM, March 14, 2023
I can't believe this is the end. Simply Sarah has been beside me for over a decade. I found it when I was in highschool and it's been a kind guild for lesbian relationships in a time that I had none. I struggled with gender identity for a long time too and found great comfort in Nikki and her experiences. I have truly loved this comic. I am so grateful that I was lucky enough to grow up with Sarah.
skyangel at 2:14PM, March 15, 2023
FrostedWaffle: I love that user name! And thank you XD The reaction we got way back in the early chapters made me feel that this comic was very special in some way and I think a lot of it is down to this lovely connection we have always had with readers like yourself. I hope you have finally found peace with your struggles. :)
HawkandFloAdventures at 11:32AM, March 3, 2023
So I got onto Comic Fury's Popular Now section for the first time ever and I couldn't help but notice who I was right next to ;)... I'm gonna miss being next to Simply Sarah on Duck and Comic Fury. It is INMHO the best romance comic ever written.
skyangel at 12:37PM, March 3, 2023
We have suddenly grown quite a following over there following a couple of fan arts that went public which is nice and it seems quite a few readers are still reading the archive here too so it's all good stuff! XD
Emma_Clare at 7:26PM, Feb. 25, 2023
Here's to the end of an era. This was such a wonderful project and to see it finally complete brings tears to my eyes. Thank you for this story. I hope we get to see more of your work in the future. <3
skyangel at 11:19AM, Feb. 28, 2023
Emi! It's really great to have you join us on this last page as you have been such a big part of it too! You're also the one who convinced me it should be in colour, way back in chapter one even though I said I couldn't see the point! XD
JillyFoo at 4:54PM, Feb. 25, 2023
Congratulations on completing Simply Sarah! I have been hoping to someday finish my old webcomic too. Good luck on your life's next chapter!
skyangel at 11:15AM, Feb. 28, 2023
Jilly: Thank you :) You should complete your comic if you can. I'm reading a lot of finished archives at the moment and although most are full of apologies for lagging in updates it's so nice to see they got there in the end.
DarkVisor at 6:04AM, Feb. 25, 2023
That last line (Forever and ever) has me wanting to see a story set in the future where Sarah and Janey are reborn and find each other again :)
skyangel at 10:24AM, Feb. 25, 2023
That would be a cool idea. Sci-Fi is one area I never dabbled in with this comic. I've always been fascinated by the idea of reincarnation!
lothar at 7:44AM, Feb. 15, 2023
DAmnnn that train look cool
skyangel at 11:50PM, Feb. 24, 2023
Thank you :)
DarkVisor at 7:52AM, Feb. 13, 2023
For me, this is a sad end: Simply Sarah has been a regular read for years (that page with the toy womble was the reason for making a real account here, and not a fake one like in other webic sites), not sure what am going to do now...
skyangel at 3:38PM, Feb. 13, 2023
DV: I know exactly the page you mean! It was that day they went Christmas shopping together and I took the opportunity to add in a few nostalgic details! :) I underestimated the power of the wombles!
gagroovy at 10:43AM, Feb. 12, 2023
This whole story is a beautiful masterpiece! It ended perfectly. I am very happy for you. This is a big accomplishment. Congratulations! I will miss this story so much. Its has been a constant in my life since before Sarah and Janey were a couple. Saying goodbye hurts too much so I'll say see you later instead. Thank you so much! Alan
skyangel at 3:28PM, Feb. 13, 2023
Gagroovy: Thank you Alan. I feel really pleased that so many people have enjoyed it on the whole. It's covered so many complex emotions and weaknesses in human nature that at times I've felt the characters wouldn't last the course, and it's only with all the support we've had that we finally got here.
MidnightBaelfire at 9:29PM, Feb. 11, 2023
I wasn't expecting to feel this sad when the story ended. I've been enjoying reading it, even when storylines didn't quite travel the way I thought they should/would lol. It's been so much fun to watch everyone grow and evolve, and you write it so well. I was going to ask about Kim, as much wasn't said about her, and I'm sorry to hear about the breakdown of hour relationship. I have two transgender friends myself and I want nothing but love and happiness for them, and you. Thank you (and Sarah and Janey) for this glimpse into your lives. Midnight Baelfire
skyangel at 1:07AM, Feb. 12, 2023
MidnightBaelfire: Gender Dysphoria is a curious condition and I wouldn't wish it on anyone as acceptance of something few can really get their head around is understandably hard. But I dealt with it in a Marwencol sort of way except in comic book form and by introducing myself into the story I started a very affectionate relationship between myself and the characters that has been very therapeutic over the years. I wish both your friends well over their own journeys and of course for you yourself too whatever direction that may take. x
Jason Moon at 6:38PM, Feb. 11, 2023
Sad to see the story end, kind of feels like watching a show on netflix that you enjoyed and it ends, leaving an empty anxiety in my stomach as you remember all the material you witnessed over the years. This last page was done so beautifully with the scenery and colors. I hope you continue to create in the future skyangel!!
skyangel at 12:52AM, Feb. 12, 2023
Jason: So many have expressed feelings like yours it's quite overwhelming to read them. It's always been so hard for me to judge my own writing because the ideas flow out in different directions and have their own cause and effect on different characters. After deciding on one path I would then read the comments and think 'maybe that was a mistake!' but I'm delighted so many of you reached the end with us. :)
egbtmagus at 5:52PM, Feb. 11, 2023
Never posted on your comic Nikki but I have been reading it from the start and I want to thank you for such an amazing story. Wish you the best.
skyangel at 12:43AM, Feb. 12, 2023
egbtmagus: Thank you! When I see an avatar like yours I always wonder where it came from and if it's your own work. I'm always curious about our readers though and it's lovely to meet so many of you at last, even just this small glimpse.
Ozoneocean at 12:20AM, Feb. 11, 2023
Wow! The end of a huge era!
skyangel at 11:17AM, Feb. 11, 2023
Ozone: It rather feels like it!! XD
PBandJ at 11:55AM, Feb. 10, 2023
Even though I knew this day was coming, it's still hard to come to terms with. Sarah and friends have been there waiting for me to read for years and now it's time has come; and a lovely send off for these wonderful characters. Your talents (and those of Emma and Becky) have shined through on each page leaving us always wanting more. Thank you so much for sharing Sarah's life with us and showing me that even though "I don't like slice-of-life", if the characters and stories are well written it can be as engaging as any other type of story. I wish I could reach across the Atlantic to give you a massive hug, but I will just have to content myself with sending you my love and best wishes for the future.