It all began in February of this year when I noticed a recurring swelling on the left side of my private area. It appeared suddenly and without explanation. At first, I thought it would go away on its own, but three weeks later, it was still there. I turned to my mother for advice, and while she made some recommendations, nothing worked. 

For several days, my father endured severe and recurrent pain in his left eye—pain so intense that it disrupted his sleep and brought immense discomfort. But this was not the beginning of his struggle. In March, he was admitted to the hospital and diagnosed with Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus, a condition that caused an extensive and excruciating rash across the left side of his face, including his eye.

It all started during a Sunday service in the Masked series, where Pastor shared a message about identity. He humorously illustrated how some people can only drink specific brands of bottled water because their bodies are sensitive. That lighthearted analogy struck a deep chord in me—I had been living that reality for years. My body was so sensitive that I could only consume specific brands of water and eat from carefully selected places.