The Eel & the Blowfish: A Graphic Novel of Dreams, Trauma and Healing
How do we speak about the unspeakable? How do we escape the darkest thing that’s happened to us? In The Eel & the Blowfish, Toni ventures into the recesses of her mind, seeking freedom from the consequences of incest. Through the guidance of her best friend Lulu and therapist Dr. Young, Toni finally finds her power.
This book contains courageous action, deep friendship, and gripping revelations. Dreamwork, fantasy, and psychotherapy enrich the complicated relationships between therapist and patient, brother and sister. Written and illustrated by two seasoned psychologists, this psychedelic, playful presentation transforms suffering into healing. It offers hope and guidance to those living with trauma plus inspiration to psychotherapists and their patients. For the general reader, it offers key insights into the world of loved ones suffering from trauma.