Was It Enough
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Last published Thu, Jul 29, 2021
Throughout my life I knew something wasn't right. I battled for years with my heath, body and mind. I fought to find answers. I fought for myself against the schools. I fought for a diagnosis. I've even had to fight in court. So many times in my life I found myself at rock bottom. This is the story of my life. All of my losses and victories. This is me sharing my story. This is how I let people walk my path of navigating chronic illness for a moment.
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