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16. The Hallway Rehearsals
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16. The Hallway Rehearsals

In the mirror, on note cards, with my parents — preparing to walk into a world I wasn’t sure would want me.

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Aug 11, 2023
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The darkness of my depressive state lingered, but I refused to let it swallow me whole. Determined to erase the heartbroken expressions on my parents' faces, I built out a calendar countdown for my upcoming job interview and committed myself to preparing. The interview was two weeks away and as each day passed, I grew increasingly focused and increasing…

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