Prioritize Your Health

African-American lesbian writer Audre Lorde once said, “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” That was back in 1988 and it still rings true today. Self-care isn’t something you just do to get by. It’s also how you take your power back from the abuse, hate, injustice, inequality, microaggressions, shame, judgment, sexual assault, and being misunderstood. The world can be an unsafe place for the LGBTQ+ commu

Self-love has become such a buzzword. From the emphasis on bubble baths, face-masks to drinking green juices, choosing softness, and don’t forget the tropical vacations with cocktails, and some sweet sun kissing. These things are all wonderful and truthfully, they can make one feel a little better. But I’m afraid that the social media aesthetic of #selflove drives the narrative that loving yourself is validated by how much you spend on endless products you don’t need or how w