Struggling after a crisis, the shame of financial distress pushed Leah over the edge

As things piled on top of me, it just chips away at your purpose, and you're feeling like why are you even here? I felt lost.

I found myself crying at the thought of having to put on a smile for people; it was just way too much energy. I didn’t want anyone to look at me.

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