By Reginald Dwayne Betts — 2019
The poet Reginald Dwayne Betts, whose new collection is “Felon,” on the writer who helped him come to terms with himself.
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CLEAR ALL
So many of the little rituals I have each day—like my makeup or skincare routine—do help soothe and/or rejuvenate me. For me, any type of solo practiced routine is good. But I’ve learned that self-care does not, and cannot, sustain me. And I believe that this may be the case for many of you.
Black LGBTQ people are finding ways to share their stories and their spirituality, bridging a gap between faith and identity. The effort is leading some of them back to church, where acceptance is growing.
Caring for ourselves is paramount.
How mindfulness has helped Buddhist teacher Lama Rod Owens live as a Black queer man in America.