Self Care

Self care
isn't always
bubble baths
and a cup of tea.

Sometimes it's
staying in bed
for an extra minute,
telling yourself that
Today will be beautiful.

Sometimes it's
taking one more bite
of food. Even when
your mind tells you not to.

Sometimes,
Just sometimes,
it isn't being self destructive,
cracking self destructive jokes,

Sometimes, it's
telling yourself, "I'll be okay"
even if you think it's a lie.

Sometimes, my love,
self care isn't what you think it is.

Be kind to yourself,
Even if you think it's going to be bad.
Because you are alive for a reason.