• FURTHER THAN THE WEIGHT OF A TABOO •
Because it should never be taboo...
Second Souffle is a book for educational purposes that address the theme of the culture of rape, still very present in our society, in particular through comics but also a dozen testimonies to free the voice of the victims. These testimonies are sometimes difficult to read, so if you are fragile on these issues, in particular, due to traumatic personal experiences, I can only invite you to take care of yourself.
In a small introductory comic strip, I talk about what is called rape culture and the misconceptions that are conveyed around this type of abuse.
The second part is more intimate, you can discover the testimonies of 10 courageous people who have agreed to tell you about their experiences. My objectives through these testimonies were to break taboos and give voice to the victims. My illustrations are inspired by their texts as well as their imaginations.
The book ends by listing the consequences that such trauma can have for the victims and an overview of the solutions that can help them to rebuild themselves.
Healing and rebirth are for me at the heart of this book. In my view, it is essential to prove to victims that life exists after an attack. It's an easy and affordable read for both men and women, ages 14 and up. With Second Souffle, I have developed a sensitive and impactful style of illustration, capable of conveying complex emotions while being accessible to all readers. I printed the very first copy in 2017, then worked hard to make an improved version in 2019, which I proudly present to you today. If you want to support my project and acquire a copy of Second Souffle, you can find it on my online store 📚.
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