The other side of mental
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Having mental issues is hard, there's no denying that. But being the support person for someone who is struggling isn't easy either. This is something that gets overlooked.
So what happens when you've been there, you've been black and blue on the inside and out? What happens when you've had enough? What happens when you just can't take it anymore?
When helping her is killing you, what do you do...
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