by Karol Kovalovich Weaver Content advisory: rape victim Cara Gormally’s Everything is Fine, I’ll Just Work Harder: Confessions of a Former Badass is a complex graphic memoir that confronts difficult topics including sexual assault, trauma, and homophobia. The layout, color choice, and imagery are rich with meaning, The chapters chart the setbacks and successes of Gormally’s healing journey. Ultimately, Gormally offers messages of care, acceptance, and slowing down to individuals exhausted by a society that praises productivity, the grind, and hustle culture. As the subtitle shows, Gormally formerly identified as a “badass,” or someone who had many interests and did… Read More