by Lilian Nyamongo Jean Munson’s earliest memory of commentary on her physical appearance begins at the age of six during Tita Bee’s birthday. This sets the tone for this autobiographical reflection on body image and mental health. In this concise comic, Munson examines the limiting beliefs about her body as they are internalised and evolve over time. Structured as a series of chronologically arranged vignettes, Stretch Marks highlights the different narratives that she adopts to adapt to her environment on her journey to self-acceptance. The central metaphor, stretch marks, represents the imprints left not only the body but also on… Read More