The Weight of Knowledge

The Weight of Knowledge

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Have you ever found yourself crying on the floor, rocking back and forth? Have you ever felt this weight, this weight of the world on your shoulders as you find out you struggle with something ugly like anxiety?

Jennifer Marcus shares her deep, real struggle with anxiety in this personal narrative.

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