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In February , my father unexpectedly passed away after falling ill just weeks earlier . During that same time , my mother learned she had health issues of her own and needed immediate surgery . Life as I knew it would never be the same .
Although the legal profession has placed increased focus on mental health , it can still be unforgiving . If the past months of adversity have taught me anything , it ’ s that we must end the stigma around talking about mental health and recognize that emotional pain is just as serious as physical pain . I ’ m grateful to be at a firm that understands just that and was so supportive during the most difficult time in my life .
My Father ’ s Devastating Decline and The Immense Impact on My Family
By all accounts , my dad , a recently retired land use consultant and lifelong Everest enthusiast , was healthy — until he passed out one night and awoke paralyzed from the neck down . The next 45 days
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