How to Not Get Worse When We Can’t Get Better

Every healthy choice is an act of hope and courage

Every day from dark-thirty when I wake up until I go to bed, nearly every single thing I do is an intentional act of self-care. It’s not the luxury self-care of bubble baths and relaxing massages. It’s a necessary part of my survival.

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