Until I Love Myself, Vol. 1: The Journey of a Nonbinary Manga Artist

Poppy Pesuyama's autobiography is a bravely blunt account of confronting gender dysphoria and workplace sexual harassment. They were sexually harassed by their boss, X, treating them first like a girl and then like something less than human. Pesuyama begins to rail at their past, friends, and mother as they try to come to terms with who they are and what happened to them.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 20 July 2023
Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

A courageous and forthright autobiography that delves into the complex and distressing experiences of gender dysphoria and workplace sexual harassment.

Nonbinary manga artist Poppy Pesuyama experiences a surge of excitement when forms provide an option to select "neither" for gender, and their joy is further heightened when they secure a job as an assistant to mangaka X. However, their excitement turns to dismay as they face sexual harassment from their employer, who initially treats them like a girl and subsequently dehumanizes them. This distressing incident spans only a few months, yet its impact lingers persistently.

Pesuyama, born into a body they deeply dislike and still grappling with the trauma they endured seven years prior, unleashes their anger towards their past, their friends, and even their mother as they strive to comprehend their identity and grapple with the events that have shaped them. Through their raw and introspective narrative, Pesuyama courageously shares their journey of self-discovery, resilience, and the pursuit of healing.

Weight: 132g
Dimension: 210 x 146 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781974738847