I'm a 36-year-old Black Trans woman living with HIV. For years, I believed I loved myself. I've been in therapy, I've done the work—or so I thought. I love my passion, my drive, my determination. I love how deeply I care for others. But maybe that's where I've fallen short: I've poured so much love into others that I've neglected to truly love myself.
Recently, I endured one of the most traumatic experiences of my life. I'm still navigating the PTSD and anxiety it left behind. And in that process, I've realized that my framework for self-love needs rebuilding. Continue reading...
