Audre Lorde once said, “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation…” I know this is especially true for anyone like me who is living with a chronic illness and chronic pain. So today I’ll focus on myself. You can read my essays about the joy I extracted from the pain of living the last 20 days here: https://nikabeamon.com

Day 20: Accept Unexpected Gifts

Day 19: Don’t Hesitate To Reach Out

Day 18: A Fragile Soul Can Be Strengthened By Friendship

Day 17: Sometimes All You Can Do Is Send Love

Day 16: Let Yourself Fall Ill

Day 15: Never Lose Infinite Hope

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