Summer is officially here and my Instagram feed is full of pictures of people on vacation — little snapshots of them lying by the pool, looking at an ocean view, soaking in the relaxation.
I’m not jealous of their actual vacation (well, maybe a little bit), what I’m envious of is their ability to escape. Living with mental illness is a full-time job.
There are no vacation days or time off. There’s no bonus pay for working overtime. Instead, if you’re like me, you’re just stuck with your symptoms 24/7.
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