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my zines are grounded in themes of radical self-love & vulnerability, queer femme joy, community care, trauma recovery, healing from sexual violence, mental health, & supporting survivors. i hope that my zines inspire & empower you, offer you hope, teach you practical coping skills, & can serve as a pocket-sized companion or friend that reminds you that you're not alone
xo karina
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CeCe 🧿 on Dec 17, 2022
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely amazing! The most validating abuse survivor zine and I really appreciate the digital format because being in the UK with postage restrictions could make delivery difficult. I really really love this zine and am thankful to have found it 😍🤍🤍🙏🏾🥰🥰🌈
karina responded on Dec 18, 2022
Thank you SO much for the thoughtful, supportive, words. I'm really excited to hear that you love it!!! I've been working on trying make shipping more accessible & I hope these PDFs can be one option. PS: I believe you.
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myartstudioorg on Oct 9, 2022
5 out of 5 starsVery important information. A fun reminder to be a good friend and to surround yourself with good friends.
karina responded on Dec 18, 2022
Yes! You deserve good friends. Thank you for the kind words & review.
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Emily on Jan 15, 2023
5 out of 5 starsThis has been such a helpful tool for me! This little book does such an excellent job at reminding me that what happened was not my fault and even though it seems impossible at times, healing is definitely possible. I would highly recommend this for anyone who is struggling with recovering from an assault!
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Bonnie on Dec 28, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI keep this one on my desk right in front of me and open it constantly. It kind of well worn already and at some point I may need to replace it! It's so incredibly helpful for me.
karina responded on Dec 29, 2022
I'm so glad to hear that the zine has been helpful 💖 Thank you for the thoughtful 5 ⭐️ review, Bonnie 🙏🏻
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Bonnie on Dec 28, 2022
5 out of 5 starsDefinitely my favorite shop for zines. What's coming next??? I've read nearly all of them (and you should too!)
karina responded on Dec 29, 2022
Omg thank you for another lovely review, Bonnie 🥰 What would YOU like to see next? Drop me a line via email or Etsy, please! ✨💕💖
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Kristin on Dec 26, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis was so beautiful to receive. I have referred back to it many times when I have stumbled and I can’t wait to give the one I bought to my friend in person when I see them. Thank you.
karina responded on Dec 29, 2022
Thank you so much for the kind words! Remember that healing isn't linear & to be gentle with yourself 💕 You're doing a great job; I'm proud of you ☺️ PS: I believe you 🎀
About karinahagelin
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an excerpt from "the little book of affirmations for survivors"
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"healing is the best revenge: affirmations for survivors #2" zine
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an excerpt from "the little book of affirmations for survivors"
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"friendships as resistance: creating communities of care" mini-zine
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"the little book of affirmations for survivors" zine
transforming trauma through art
as a queer femme survivor struggling with ptsd & chronic illness, i turned to creating art to survive, cope, & begin to heal. i started making zines about radical self-love, trauma recovery, healing as resistance, & queer femme joy, all grounded in a practice of radical vulnerability. my goal is to transform trauma through art & offer messages of hope & healing to other queers, femmes, disabled folks, & survivors struggling with their mental health 💛
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karina hagelin
Owner, Creatrix, Zinester
karina is a chronically ill & disabled queer femme creatrix who makes cute & colorful zines about radical self-love & vulnerability, healing from trauma, community care, friendships, & disability.
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Contact me at karina@karinakilljoy.com to discuss placing a wholesale order.
Purchasing zines for a library or archive
Yes, I do - & I'm happy to provide any metadata or information you need for your collections. Please contact me first to ask about institutional pricing.
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I love working with zine distros & independent bookstores! Please reach out to me at karina@karinakilljoy.com if you're interested in stocking my zines.
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I offer zine workshops, including train-the-trainer style workshops, via Zoom to groups. Please contact me at karina@karinakilljoy.com for more information.