"Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation and that is an act of political warfare." – Audre Lorde

My future self reminds me that I already have all of his strength and grace and courage within me. I just need to breathe and remember how fucking badass I already am.

I used to wrap my arms around myself as though I was trying to physically hold myself together. Now I put my hands in my pockets and hold my head high.