Find a self care practice that works for you
Marjorie, she/her, 23, NJ
Despite what #selfcare seems like on social media, the phrase is actually part of our history as LGBTQ+ people. When Audre Lorde, a Black lesbian poet and writer, was coping with cancer, she wrote about the importance of self-care.
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence. It is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.”
Self-care can be challenging in a world that isn’t set up to provide LGBTQ+ people and other marginalized groups the support you need.
We all have different ways of caring for ourselves. What feels healing to one person, may not feel healing to you and that’s okay!
Take some time to explore different ways to self soothe and care for yourself. Think of each of these as key ingredients to your strength and resilience over time, and play around for the right mix that works for you.
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