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Break the silence around mental health struggles

I had built an image of a strong, independent woman who didn’t show vulnerability or struggle. Strong women, I thought, didn’t cry or admit to their flaws. But deep down, I longed for a space where I could be my true self, free from societal expectations. I found solace in a friendship that seemed more profound than any other. This is when I was diagnosed with bipolar depression. He couldn’t handle my manic episodes or the lows. He left but not without a scar.