A foundational text on power, survival, and reclamation. After a four-year hiatus, Alex Wrekk returned with this pivotal issue to document the end of a high-profile, six-year relationship and the realization of emotional abuse. Written with the raw, diplomatic, and gut-wrenching honesty that defines the Brainscan legacy, Issue #21 explores the terrifying gap between public image and private reality.

This isn't a "call-out" zine; it is a three-year personal narrative about the Herculean task of gathering the strength to leave when it feels like you might lose your friends, your job, and your entire way of life. It’s a deep dive into identifying gaslighting, understanding the mechanics of control, and ultimately, the messy process of revelation and rebirth.

Essential reading for anyone navigating power dynamics in their own lives or the DIY scene at large.

• Format: 44 pages, half-sized.

• Themes: Emotional abuse recovery, DIY community accountability, power dynamics, and self-discovery.

"I recommend this to anyone who cares about power dynamics in the scene and in relationships... That adds up to just about everyone, probably." — Maximum Rock n Roll

"Alex manages to describe the intricacies of this dysfunctional relationship without being emotionally overwhelming, and creates a narrative that kept me engaged to the very end." — Punk Planet

"One of the most candid and empowering zines I have ever read... We can all learn from this about respect, manipulation, and control." — Zine World