Mental
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Last published Sun, Sep 14, 2014
Having Mental Illnesses is never an exciting experience. Growing up with abusive parents, no friends, and a rough life, Blair has been living with Depression, Anxiety, Bulimia, and Narcolepsy, for a large amount of her life. She is only 17, and a senior in high school. Will you follow her on her journey filled with a countless amount of struggles?
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