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Illustrating What It Feels Like to Leave San Francisco — The Bold Italic — San Francisco

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By Amelia Altavena

A few weeks ago, I left San Francisco after almost seven years for the mountains of Colorado. I had to explain the weight of leaving in the only way that made sense to me … through comics. I give you A Proper Goodbye.

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Last Update: March 21, 2026

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