Damaged Mentality
Damaged Mentality a zine written, created & self published by Synthia Nicole, which touches on mental and physical issues of the author post injury.
Issue #1 was produced in 2009 and was subtitled “5 Year Itch Bitch Venture”. In this publication the author talks about the difficulties faced post-injury as she struggles with relationships and recovery. Issue #2 ... Issue #3 subtitled "Sugar Imbalance & an Addictive Personality". This is the last zine I wrote before I decided being an alcoholic in recovery would be a good path for me. Issue #4 wheelchair express issue. includes a tofu-carrot cacciatore recipe. Issue #5 contains an ode to my dog, BenAli & other honest, intimate admissions. Issue #6 includes a 'Gado Gado'(Vegetables and Tempeh with Peanut and Coconut)recipe along with a humiliating experience in an attempt to obtain a Dr.'s signature. Issue #7 short & sweet. is also being re-written & will be Damaged Mentality #7.5
Between 2009 and 2014 there have been 7 issues created & self pulished.
The zines are available from Mend My Dress distro. Boneshaker Books in Minneapolis, Eat My Words Bookstore in Minneapolis & Quimby's Bookstore in Chicago.
External Links
- http://tczinefest.tumblr.com/post/30099713614/artist-profile-damaged-mentality-zine-what
- http://www.quimbys.com/store/5765
- http://wemakezines.ning.com/profile/chinagirl
- https://www.facebook.com/pages/Damaged-Mentality-Zine/191380414251281
- http://mendmydresspress.bigcartel.com/product/damaged-mentality
- http://mendmydresspress.bigcartel.com/products?search=synthia+nicole&search-submit=
Contributions: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17802349-alive-with-vigor
Specifically #2.5 - http://deirdreedarling.wordpress.com/2013/10/06/damagedmentality/
