Op-Ed Topic #1

For one of my op-ed pieces, I will be writing about suffering from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder—why it's just as valid of a mental illness disorder as any other, as well as how the ways that people discuss/react to OCD can be incredibly damaging to those with the disorder. Stepping out of my comfort zone with this one! 😬

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  1. UnknownApril 17, 2017 at 9:04 AM

    Sounds really interesting! I look forward to seeing it if you post it here!

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