October is a month dedicated to many things, including domestic abuse awareness. Tufts Social Justice Arts Initiative is a student−run group that seeks to use as many artistic mediums as possible to address issues of social justice. This comic is the second in a series we're running throughout October, starring "Alex," that addresses the issue of domestic abuse outside of its traditional definition of only occurring between two individuals in some sort of "romantic" relationship.
In this strip Alex is suffering from a demanding and controlling partner. That kind of abuse can have long−lasting effects, affecting future relationships, lowering self−esteem and leading to general unhappiness and frustration. Think about who you are most like, then ask yourself — do you know Alex?
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Katie Quackenbush is a sophomore majoring in international letters and visual studies. She is the executive director of Tufts Social Justice Arts Initiative.
