As someone who grew up in a family steeped in traditional gender roles and gender essentialism, I admire and appreciate Mario Cesar’s storytelling and handling of these issues. The protagonist of this webcomic endures decades of humiliation and conditioning to live the life his parents want.īlessed healing contains intense but much-needed discussions about traditional gender roles, “acceptable” sexuality, and the harmful effects of conversion therapy. Blessed healing blessed healing by Mário César unveils the violence of gender essentialism and conversion therapy.
