Bonus page for my original comic on #suicidism

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"if they burn my paint brushes, then i will draw with pen and paper. if they confiscate my pen and paper, then i will scratch at the walls with my fingernails. if they clip my fingernails, then i will shit in my hand and paint the walls with my shit."

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"Can't Live Without You." Piece about my physical dependence on Lexapro and the withdrawal I went through last year when I tried to get myself off of it.

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front page of zine: a white page covered in hearts, with the title, "a love letter to the mad" second page: dedicated to those who never left

page three: as systems bind us, tether us, chemically restrain us, still, you are there with me. we grip hands and try not to listen to the screams page four: we steal packets of saltine crackers from the dining hall, filling our pockets with crinkles and a tiny semblance of control. we hide the crackers in our balled up socks or between the folds of our CBT binder. if you're lucky, you have a stash of peanut butter to dip your saltines in. if you're lucky, you aren't sent to the state hospital. if you're lucky, you get to go home. if you're lucky

page five: some would pathologize it, continue to use psychiatry's weapons against us. they'd say it's codependence or trauma bonding. it's been twelve years. I still Google your name plus 'obituary' I don't know if you're still alive page six: wearing paper scrubs feels like being naked. it's cold. without your warmth I might not have made it.

page seven: still, you are there. holding me as I shake and sweat. you in your paper scrubs as naked as I , as hurt, as broken. your arms around my shoulders. we are kin. page eight: I wish we were never here. I'm glad we were here together

a love letter to the mad. a zine by me. #madliberation #madpride #psychiatricsurvivor

The image is a collage of various items related to Eating Disorder Awareness Week. At the center, there’s a purple ribbon with the words “EATING DISORDER AWARENESS WEEK 2025” written on it in white text. To the left of the ribbon, there’s a hand holding a purple flower, which adds a touch of color and symbolism to the image. The background consists of collage art made by VIVED members relating to eating disorders, including text snippets about body positivity and mental health awareness. The overall theme is one of support and awareness for those affected by eating disorders.

The image is a collage of various elements related to Eating Disorder Awareness Week. At the center, there’s a graphic with the text “EATING DISORDER AWARENESS WEEK” in bold letters. Below this, it reads “LET’S BUILD A COMMUNITY OF CARE.” The date “FEBRUARY 23RD - MARCH 1ST, 2020” is also mentioned. The background of the collage consists of collage art made by VIVED members. There are phrases like “WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER,” “YOU ARE NOT ALONE,” and “TALK ABOUT IT.” These messages suggest a theme of support and community for those affected by eating disorders. The overall style of the image is informative and promotional, designed to raise awareness about Eating Disorder Awareness Week and encourage engagement with the cause.

The image is a collage of various elements related to Eating Disorder Awareness Week. At the center, there’s a hand reaching out with a heart shape drawn on it, symbolizing support or love. Surrounding this central image are snippets of collage art made by VIVED members related to eating disorders and awareness campaigns. The text includes phrases like “EATING DISORDER AWARENESS WEEK,” “WORKING WITH WHERE WE ARE AT AS A TEAM,” and “WE HAD MANY AMBITIONS FOR ED AWARENESS.” There are also mentions of “EDAW” which stands for Eating Disorder Awareness Week. The overall theme is one of support, teamwork, and awareness around eating disorders.

The image is a graphic with various elements related to Eating Disorder Awareness Week. At the top, there’s a bird in flight, symbolizing freedom or liberation. Below this, there are several flags representing Palestine, Congo and Sudan, suggesting a correlation between social justice and colonialism. The central part of the image features text that reads “EATING DISORDER AWARENESS WEEK” in bold letters, indicating the purpose of the graphic. Below this, there is a statement about the week’s focus: “We cannot talk about eating disorders and acknowledging colonialism without mentioning genocide.” This text suggests that the awareness week addresses not only the health aspect of eating disorders but also their historical and societal contexts within Western capitalism. The bottom part of the image contains more text, which includes a date “February 1st - 7th, 2025” and mentions that the event is organized by VIVED. The overall style of the graphic is collage-like, with collage art made by VIVED members overlaid on each other to convey information about the awareness week in a visually engaging way.

February 1st to 7th is national Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW) in CDA. Our team is struggling with severe burn out and health challenges - the reality of activism and living with mental illness with no support or funding. #eatingdisorder #EDAW2025 #communitycare #recovery #madliberation