Publisher: Brittany (brittany@papercutzinelibrary.org)
Writer: Brittany
Artist: Brittany
This 20-page half-sized zine is almost entirely text, aside from the nice cover illustration. Inside is a collection of three essays: one on the author's experiences with depression and recovery, one on the author's experiences with substance use and abuse, and an advice piece for friends of people suffering from depression.
Brittany's writing style is vivid and engaging. Whether using metaphor to describe her struggles with depression or recounting stories from her days spent partying in the Florida drug scene, her descriptions bring the story to life in a powerful way.
The essays each have their own distinct tone. The first one is introspective and deeply personal. The second one is personal as well, but it's more of a telling of stories, and it's full of interesting little details. The last part was mostly advice that I knew, but it raised enough points to get me thinking. As someone who has friends who deal with depression and other mental illness, the words here were good and important for me to hear.
While Britanny's story here contains a great deal of sorrow and pain, it is ultimately hopeful, and it did a great job of holding my interest.
Rating: 8/10
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