Oh, Luna Fortuna – Short-form graphic memoir

Description

What do C-PTSD, animal rescue and the ethics of polyamory have in common? In her first short-form graphic memoir, Stacy Bias tells the story of excitedly rescuing a new furry companion only to realise that doing so requires her to rescue herself as well.

Content Warning: This comic discusses C-PTSD (chronic Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) triggers, emotionally and physically abusive parenting, and the physical abuse of animals. None of this is graphic but please take good care of yourself and do not proceed if these topics are unsafe for you.

56 pages. 6×6″ square book.

REVIEW:
“As a psychotherapy clinician working with C-PTSD, who is also animal assisted, I cannot recommend this little gem highly enough. The best use of art and story is when the reader is so immersed in the personal experience that the “messages” and “psycho-education” are just apparent and easily accessible as features on the unfolding journey. This work is pitch perfect in lacing the most touching story told from the heart with essential understanding and description of psychological process. It will help anyone who is also beginning to dare to heal from the scars of abuse and the false narratives this carves into our identities. I have used this charming little booklet with clients struggling to believe their inner world can be changed and in teaching psychotherapy students about the role of genuine love in their work – and yes, clinicians cry when clients aren’t watching. Set to be a minor classic. Can you get the second print-run soon please.” – Pamela Gawler-Wright