Full acceptance of myself has become quite significant for me on my journey towards mental healing. Recognizing my adverse traits as a temporary part of myself allowed me to better cope with my identity as a mentally ill person; until quite recently, I have used this promise of impermanence as a way to accept my shortcomings. However, through this artwork, I seek to reconcile with my negative traits, especially those which bubble up when I am anxious, overwhelmed, and hopeless. Biomorphic shapes, full with colour gradation and curvilinear masses, are reminiscent of extraterrestrial space life and related retro aesthetics. As well, the masses reference a fluidity that is neither solid nor liquid, meant to reference simultaneous allurement and revulsion, experienced in abjection. My experiences with visualization and breathing exercises become key references in the work. Specifically, the bubbles are directly drawn from my internal imagery, recalled when I need to slow my thoughts and feel safety. The orange form is tangled with vein-like structures; these portions evoke the ugly parts of my psyche, which I will never fully be detached from. This work seeks to view my internal state holistically, so I can become empowered to tenderly acknowledge my whole self, including the parts that I feel shameful about.