[3] Yours Truly formed in Sydney, Australia in 2016, with a line-up of Mikaila Delgado on vocals, Teddie Winder-Haron and Lachlan Cronin on guitar and Bradley Cronon on drums.

The following year, they released their debut EP, Too Late for Apologies, which they promoted with shows alongside Forever Ends Here and Tonight Alive.

"High Hopes" was issued as a single in 2018, garnering radio play across the country and earning the band supporting dates for Say Anything and We the Kings.

[2] Cauchi additionally thought the album "[declared] the band's credentials on the global stage" and likened it to Avril Lavigne and Kelly Clarkson's early 2000s releases.

[2] Noizze's Will Marshall stated: "Listening to Self Care feels like going through life with your best friend by your side, a supportive companion to get you through the toughest times with empathy and levity.