BOOKISH: Punk activist Craig Lewis @ Wooden Shoe, tonight!

Longtime punk activist Craig Lewis discusses his DIY approach to coping with mental illness.

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BOOKISH: Punk activist Craig Lewis @ Wooden Shoe, tonight!

POSTED: Tuesday, August 7, 2012, 12:00 PM

Filed Under: Arts Books

The rebellious attitude and DIY mindset of punk rock can be applied to areas far outside the realm of thrashing music. For Craig Lewis, his longtime involvement in the Boston punk scene gave him the tools to approach his own struggle with mental illness outside the standard establishment. Now a peer mental-health counselor, his journey proves that it's possible to take the issue of mental health seriously while also staying true to the values of egalitarianism and co-creation.

Seated deep within the punk community is the notion that we can be each other's resources rather than relying on a faulty institution — be it record label, hospital, or government — to provide those resources for us. By speaking openly about his own struggles, Craig uses his story as a resource for others who may be struggling with mental illness themselves. He speaks tonight at Philly's premier anarchist bookstore, Wooden Shoe Books and Records (704 South St.) at 7 p.m. In true anarchist fashion, the event is free with donations welcome to cover Craig's travel expenses.

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