05.08.18
Very honoured to be releasing a project that we are so passionate about.
Join us on Tuesday, May 15 for the launch of 100 Days of Bulimia, written and illustrated by Janet Ford. 100 Days details life with an eating disorder. Risograph printed and collaboratively published in Vancouver by Moniker Press.
Artist, Janet Ford has lived with Bulimia Nervosa for over twenty years. Through witty illustrations and personal insights, the book follows Janet’s struggle and progression of the illness. At times wildly funny and utterly heartbreaking, Janet’s story aims to spread awareness about the complex nature of Bulimia as well as help others who suffer from the disease feel less alone and isolated in the madness.
PRE-ORDER HERE
EVENTS
Books can be purchased in person in Vancouver on May 15 at the Book Launch (more info here). 100 Days will also be launching May 19-20 at Vancouver Comics Festival (Roundhouse) and the same weekend Los Angeles at LA Pages (6075 Normandie Ave).
Q&A
At the Book Launch on May 15, 8pm Janet will be answering anonymous questions and talking about her process making 100 Days. The Q&A will be broadcast live on instagram in @MonikerPress‘ stories. If you have a question you would like included in the section please DM @JanetFord.
WANT TO DONATE/SUPPORT?
One way to support those struggling with Bulimia and other eating disorders, is to start listening to their perspective, thus encouraging an open dialogue free from the stigmas often associated with mental illness.
If you feel inclined to make a monetary donation, we suggest The Looking Glass Foundation in Vancouver, BC. The Looking Glass “is a caring community of prevention and support for those suffering from anorexia, bulimia, and other eating disorders — and those who love them. In addition to helping with prevention and early intervention, [The Looking Glass offers] innovative programs for eating disorder support, recovery, and sustained relapse prevention.” Learn more about their work here.
FEELING WEIRD PODCAST
Kye Plant has 1 hour conversations with a different person every episode about taboo and stigmatized subjects (mental health [OCD, Bipolar, ADHD, BPD, Depression, Anxiety] PTSD, illness, gender, sexuality, etc) in order to make listeners feel LESS WEIRD and less alone.
Kye featured Janet in a recent podcast where she talks about her 22 year battle with eating disorders. Janet breaks down misconceptions about bulimia. She also talks about body positive instagram accounts, fatphobia, body-shaming, diet culture, breaking down “good” and “bad” food, the concept of ‘health’, adults as role models for children, 12-step programs, recovery and SO much more!
Listen below:
More at feelingweird.com
