Biff Boff Bam Sock #7 (Stuff We Have From Cancer)
Biff Boff Bam Sock #7
Stuff We Have From Cancer
$5.00
36 pages/Half size
by Anna Jo Beck
Anna Jo writes: In late October 2015, my husband Mike was diagnosed with a form of testicular cancer that involved what's known as a germ cell tumor. After four aggressive rounds of chemotherapy (120 hours straight each) and a surgery to remove the tumor, he was announced to be in remission on February 2016. The illness was sudden, and unexpected at such a young age (27 when diagnosed) and we've both been processing the whole event. This zine is me reconciling the material objects we obtained because of the disease.
Stuff We Have From Cancer
$5.00
36 pages/Half size
by Anna Jo Beck
Anna Jo writes: In late October 2015, my husband Mike was diagnosed with a form of testicular cancer that involved what's known as a germ cell tumor. After four aggressive rounds of chemotherapy (120 hours straight each) and a surgery to remove the tumor, he was announced to be in remission on February 2016. The illness was sudden, and unexpected at such a young age (27 when diagnosed) and we've both been processing the whole event. This zine is me reconciling the material objects we obtained because of the disease.
Biff Boff Bam Sock: Issue 8 (For Your Health)
Biff Boff Bam Sock: Issue 8
Making Sense of American Health Insurance
$6.00
28 pages/Half size
by Anna Jo Beck
For Your Health by Anna Jo Beck is a how-to zine on health insurance. It covers how the American health care system works, how to pick a health insurance plan, her opinion on the entire healthcare economy in the United States, and several moments of cute, heartwarming distraction to keep you from wanting to totally give up hope.
- What is health insurance?
- Do I need health insurance?
- The cost of not having health insurance.
- Types of health insurance.
- Evaluating a plan.
- Assess your needs.
- Enrollment periods.
- Making the final choice.
- Mitigating cost.
- Essential health document.
- Questions to arm yourself with.
- How much we spend.
- A brief history lesson.
- Customer satisfaction not guaranteed.
- So, now what?
- Final thoughts & resources.
Making Sense of American Health Insurance
$6.00
28 pages/Half size
by Anna Jo Beck
For Your Health by Anna Jo Beck is a how-to zine on health insurance. It covers how the American health care system works, how to pick a health insurance plan, her opinion on the entire healthcare economy in the United States, and several moments of cute, heartwarming distraction to keep you from wanting to totally give up hope.
- What is health insurance?
- Do I need health insurance?
- The cost of not having health insurance.
- Types of health insurance.
- Evaluating a plan.
- Assess your needs.
- Enrollment periods.
- Making the final choice.
- Mitigating cost.
- Essential health document.
- Questions to arm yourself with.
- How much we spend.
- A brief history lesson.
- Customer satisfaction not guaranteed.
- So, now what?
- Final thoughts & resources.
chronic
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chronic
a story about chronic illness
$5.00
64 pages/Half size
by Sam
Chronic is a text-heavy zine about Sam's sleep disorder that she's been dealing with for years since her childhood. As I followed Sam's story through her college years, various doctor appointments, sleep study and treatment in the health care system, I found myself staying frustrated with the ups-and-downs that Sam continuously faced. Sam includes info on able privilege and a recommended reading list. A great read for anyone who is dealing with a chronic illness.
I think the biggest lesson for me has been to understand that I am not in control and that I have to forgive myself for not being able to do everything I/other people want me to do. Many people have to learn this lesson when they get old - I had to learn it in my 20s.
I'm angry about that, but I have to let go of the anger too.
chronic
a story about chronic illness
$5.00
64 pages/Half size
by Sam
Chronic is a text-heavy zine about Sam's sleep disorder that she's been dealing with for years since her childhood. As I followed Sam's story through her college years, various doctor appointments, sleep study and treatment in the health care system, I found myself staying frustrated with the ups-and-downs that Sam continuously faced. Sam includes info on able privilege and a recommended reading list. A great read for anyone who is dealing with a chronic illness.
I think the biggest lesson for me has been to understand that I am not in control and that I have to forgive myself for not being able to do everything I/other people want me to do. Many people have to learn this lesson when they get old - I had to learn it in my 20s.
I'm angry about that, but I have to let go of the anger too.
the escape artist #10
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The Escape Artist #10
October 2013 {anxiety.}
$1.20
16 pages/Half size
by Jolie Noggle
"As you can see, this is the "anxiety" issue. Something I have dealt with a lot in my life. I pretty much have my panic attacks under control not that I'm older. But I deal with anxiety on a daily basis."
Jolie writes about working in a high-stress environment while living with anxiety. She shares her experience with different medications, and also why she thought about weaning herself off of them. This did cause her to self-medicate with alcohol and other pills. Jolie praises the benefits of art therapy and a going out to a comedy show with her husband.
The Escape Artist #10
October 2013 {anxiety.}
$1.20
16 pages/Half size
by Jolie Noggle
"As you can see, this is the "anxiety" issue. Something I have dealt with a lot in my life. I pretty much have my panic attacks under control not that I'm older. But I deal with anxiety on a daily basis."
Jolie writes about working in a high-stress environment while living with anxiety. She shares her experience with different medications, and also why she thought about weaning herself off of them. This did cause her to self-medicate with alcohol and other pills. Jolie praises the benefits of art therapy and a going out to a comedy show with her husband.