Original post on @saic.maffairs posted 11/7/2020.
We are in a state of worry, anxiety, and fatigue. For Black, Brown, Indigenous, and other People of Color, this is not a new or unfamiliar state. Everyday is an uphill battle to care for ourselves amidst a society to fosters insecurity, perpetuates marginalization, and invalidates lived experiences. So why does self-care matter more in 2020? Because by loving, affirming, validating, and caring for ourselves, we are opposing this cultural norm and we are prioritizing our own wellness. Now especially, self-care is vital, it is counter-culture, it is political, and it is radical.1
So what does self-care look like?
Wellness is defined as “the active pursuit of activities, choices and lifestyles that lead to a state of holistic health.2
This varies from person to person but can include:
"Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare" - Audre Lorde
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Have you checked in with yourself today? Mentally, Physically, Emotionally?
Have you made time to do things you enjoy doing?
Have you taken time to take a breath today
Never be afraid or feel ashamed to seek help from anyone, use your community resources is possible.
National Queer and trans therapists of color network: https://www.nqttcn.com
Online mental health therapy for marginalized & intersectional communities: https://www.ayanatherapy.com
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