Who is Hedgiecapped?

I grew up in the Southeast United States. While I enjoyed it, I moved houses frequently, which made it difficult to establish a sense of home. A few years ago, I relocated to the Northeast, and I've come to truly love it here. The seasons, the people, and the feeling of belonging all resonate with me, and I'm hopeful I can remain here long-term. It's a welcome sense of roots that was often missing in my childhood.

I attended college with the initial goal of becoming a teacher for Deaf children. However, a car accident forced me to leave school. My health has made it not possible to return to school, and I've had to accept that I can no longer move at the pace I once did. In 2017, the car accident that required me to leave school resulted in a disability that completely changed my life. I experience issues daily. Some days, I struggle to walk, and other times, I face cognitive difficulties with memory and thinking. These will last my entire life. It's overwhelming, and while I wish I could say I cope perfectly, I often push myself too hard and need to rest for days and days afterward.

In 2018, I met my boyfriend, (you know him as Tamer from the webcomic), who has been an unwavering source of support. He encourages my website, webcomic, and all my other projects. His support means the world to me.

In 2019, I met Bill, my bestest buddy in the whole world. He’s sold as a weighted doorstop I found at Kohls (the story is far more exciting in the webcomic version). Bill is sweet, kind, and loving Although his butt is full of sand (which I had to replace once because it leaked), he’s an important part of my life. He’s also banned from flying on planes because they can’t tell what’s in his butt, which has led to some super stressful airport experiences.

Before the website or the webcomic or any of this was even a twinkle in my eye, I worked in a school organizing the library and working with kids who had been recently suspended, expelled, or had just left juvenile detention. It was a job that was difficult in more ways than one. It was also a time when I convinced myself that my health would allow me to handle such a demanding role, but ultimately, I had to leave.

I've always been passionate about art, working digitally and on paper.I often felt frustrated when what ended up on the paper didn't match my mental image. This led me to give up on art several times, but in 2025, a friend helped me see art differently. They reminded me that art is about growth and pushing through doubt. Inspired, I picked up my digital pen again in early 2025, determined to find joy in the process of improvement. I'm embracing my current skill level and trusting that I'll continue to improve.

I'm in my mid-to-late twenties and nonbinary, using any pronouns. I'm committed to supporting LGBTQ+ and Disability rights, as both have significantly impacted my life and the lives of those around me. I live happily in New England with my two cats, surrounded by what I love—drawing, writing, playing games, and being myself.

Thanks for listening to me ramble about myself. I'm not very good at this. Enjoy the website and the webcomic. If you need to get in touch with me, please email: contact@hedgiecapped.com