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Mental Illness Is Like a Backpack of Rocks

Two years ago, I scored a three-month internship for a magazine. While there, I had to write five to seven articles per day on various topics. At first, the work was difficult, but I grew to love it. Over time, I found my stride and felt like I was finally doing my dream. I got to write for eight hours straight and I was happy even if I didn’t get to write on subjects I found particularly interesting. That didn’t…