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Our September cover star is @HilarySwank—and she's opening up about taking a break from acting to stay by her dad's side during his lung transplant: "The plan was to take off a year. I became my dad's health advocate. One year quickly turned into two, and then three," she explains. Being a caregiver takes a lot of energy, love, and edifying yourself on the matter at hand, she continues: "The ups and downs are so challenging and can be overwhelming. Make sure that you're taking time for yourself and that you vocalize what your needs are to the people who are around you so they can help support you." . One way #HilarySwank prioritizes self-care is through exercise: "Instead of working out to look a certain way, I work out because it makes me feel good. It's a stress relief. It helps me sleep better. I could not live without exercise. To me, it's like the air that I breathe or the food that I eat." . Tap the link in bio for the full interview. (????: @yutsai88)

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