As stress and inflammation quietly consumed my body over a few years, I continued to suppress these feelings and signs until the warning signals became large, consistent, and prominent pimples on my face—a bright red colour I could not ignore. I began documenting the changes happening on my once-clear, non-acne-prone face as a way to monitor, understand, and notice shifts within my body and stress levels. Through writing, reading, listening, photographs, and drawing, I began to learn.