In “Coping Mechanism”, Kayla further examines the struggle to replace harmful coping mechanisms with healthier ones in the face of ongoing psychological challenges. She uses this work to reflect the conflict between habitual patterns of self harm and the conscious effort to 

confront adversity more constructively.

Kayla portrays a smoking figure alongside sexual, violent, and religious imagery to convey the conflict between old habits and aspirational growth. These visuals translate Kayla’s personal struggle into a narrative of self-awareness regarding her coping methods.