this was lovely to read. your lineart with no colour gives a sense of intimacy, which goes well with the theme of the story. I'd recommend exploring the theme further through the art, showing more of the isolation. aka, making the audience FEEL it even without reading the text.
I used to joke that I dont go to SWANA community gatherings because of homophobia and transphobia, and don't go to queer events because of racism. The subject is a tough one, and as you can see so many of us relate!!
Amazing work, hope to see more.