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April 23, 2024

Austin artist and author chronicles journey of telling her son about her traumatic experience – and how it changed them both

By: Jennifer Stayton

Marian Henley is a cartoonist, artist and author who lives in Austin. She was raped twice in her life. Once at the age of 19. The second time at the age of 35. Later on, Henley adopted a son. In her recent graphic memoir “Finding the Light: A Mother’s Journey from Trauma to Healing,” she chronicles sharing that information with her son – and how it impacted both of their lives. KUT’s Jennifer Stayton talked with Marian Henley recently about her journey – beginning with how, and why, she told her son. ( A note: this interview includes discussion of a work that deals with sexual assault).

Henley will be speaking about her graphic memoir Thursday, April 25, at 7:00 p.m. at BookPeople in Austin.