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Mbonisi Zikhali's avatar

This was an interesting read. I experienced this feeling while trying to apply Critical Race Theory quite recently in law school. I almost lost my mind. And in the end, lack of funds would prevent me from finishing the degree anyway, so the torture in the end seemed like it was all for nothing. It was traumatizing and only now have I gathered up enough strength to pursue something completely divorced from the path I sought to carve out in the beginning. That period completely destroyed my love for writing. Even reading became laborious. But slowly I am trying to dig up my love for storytelling once more. Thank you for sharing this. Stay motivated!!!!

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delyn simons's avatar

So glad you are taking time to heal and replenish from the scars of burnout. Being extracted from, bit by bit, barely discernible like water torture, is exhausting at a level that is hard to describe. Your story this week was visceral. My stomach clenched reading it. Maya A also counsels that when people reveal who they are to you, believe them the first time. You are phenomenal. I am so thankful I met you and your talent.

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