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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