Psycho Killer with Juno Aventurine

In this preview of a paid episode of *Fucking Cancelled*, hosts discuss Juno Aventurine’s zine *The Good People Will Destroy Us*, which offers a deeply personal and critical examination of cancel culture from within the social justice and trauma-informed communities. Juno shares her own experience as a former canceler—detailing how she led a campaign against a close friend based on a partner’s allegations, only to later realize her actions were driven by unresolved childhood trauma and a rigid, black-and-white worldview. She reflects on how trauma can distort perception, fuel overreaction, and manifest as controlling, punitive behavior under the guise of justice. The conversation explores how trauma—especially complex PTSD from abusive family systems—can narrow emotional tolerance, lead to moral absolutism, and drive people to demand accountability in ways that mirror the very domination they claim to oppose. Juno advocates for a shift from punishment to radical transparency, accountability, and self-awareness, modeling how one can own mistakes without collapsing into shame. The hosts praise Juno’s honesty and the zine’s rare blend of vulnerability and intellectual rigor. They emphasize the importance of moving beyond the cycle of shaming and exile, instead fostering spaces where people can grow and change. The episode underscores that true justice requires empathy, nuance, and an understanding of how personal history shapes public behavior. Juno also shares how she now facilitates events around consent, non-monogamy, and relationship anarchy, and invites listeners to connect with her directly for zine copies or to attend Detroit Zine Fest on May 16th.