The Comeback Plan: Stretch, Sip, Laugh, Repeat
There comes a moment in every grown-up’s life when they say,
“Alright. It’s time. I’m getting back on track.”
Usually followed by: hydration, lists, and maybe a little too much ambition.
In The Comeback Plan, Papa’s got it all figured out — or so he thinks.
A hill climb near the temple. Light stretching. A warm beverage strategy.
He’s got the energy of a man on a mission… and the calves of a man who’s forgotten how steep that hill really is.
The Comedy of Comebacks
We often associate wellness with intensity. But this comic gently pokes fun at that mindset — where every effort to start again becomes its own production.
And honestly? That’s okay.
Because the important thing isn’t how polished the plan is — it’s the intention to try again. To reset. To listen to your body. And to laugh at yourself when needed.
Support Comes in All Forms
In this strip, support looks like:
• Ma’s steady presence and dry honesty — chai for herself, haldi doodh for him, and the perfect line: “Your calves whimpered when you said ‘hill.’”
• And a home that holds space for effort, even when the goal sounds a little over the top
These moments — full of love, humor, and familiarity — remind us that healing isn’t just physical. It’s emotional. Communal. Often caffeinated.
Stretch, Breathe… Digest This
Making a comeback doesn’t require perfection — just a sense of humor and people who cheer (or tease) you along the way.
Start where you are.
Drink something warm.
And maybe… skip the hill today.
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