Perhaps you’ve watched him on American Idol. Maybe you love his music, or his writing. If, by chance, you were in the audience when he gave an inspiring TED talk about living with an autoimmune condition, you’ll know that Jackson Gillies is no ordinary singer and songwriter. Jackson has Hidradenitis Suppurativa, a condition that is relatively unknown, and talked about even less. Here, he shows us an honest look at his daily routine as he lives and thrives even with HS.