please note, this is not one of my zines, it's someone else's, i'm just forwarding this in case other folks are interested too.
also, bolding is mine.
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/event.php?eid=181799711830118 Coming Out Crazy is a zine for self-love, fighting ableism, and breaking the silence around ‘disordered’ minds and mental health issues.
We are seeking written (personal narratives/rants/poetry/etc) and visual arts (comics, photographs, illustrations, etc) submissions about your experiences with mental health issues.
In particular, we are looking for submissions about:
- Personal narratives
- How your mental health affects and/or is affected by other aspects of your identity and social position
- Medicalization of mental health and encounters with health care professionals
- Stigma and silencing
- ‘Coming out’ stories
- Self-love and support
Submissions are due January 17.
Please email submissions to comingoutcrazy@gmail.com
For visual art submissions, please ensure they are no less than 6" at 300dpi.
Please forward widely and invite your friends!