Phantom obligation

A visual essay by Terry Godier.

5 Feb 2026

An incredible visual essay by Terry Godier that gives name to the guilt you feel for not doing something no one asked you to do. And he offers this reminder:

“You're not behind on your feeds. There is no behind. Nobody's waiting.”

NOTE: if the animation is too much, there's also a “quiet” version.

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