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Olivia is a firm believer in bringing visibility to invisible mental illnesses.

“Since I stopped trying to hide, I feel like my body belongs to me. I don’t feel ashamed anymore. I don’t feel broken, and I don’t even spend much time thinking about the fact I have scars.”


This story appears via The Mighty, a Lifeline partner.

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