I thought working as a bookkeeper while studying part-time would be manageable. My schedule wasn’t supposed to be complicated. During the day, I worked with
I worked at a small coffee shop, and I never thought my job would become difficult because of my mental health. It wasn’t a high-paying
I thought I had done everything correctly. When my mental health began affecting my ability to work, I decided to take time away from my
I thought submitting a doctor’s note would be enough. When I first requested time away from work because my mental health had begun affecting my
I thought I could handle everything. Like many college students, I was balancing more than just classes. I had assignments, examinations, group projects, work shifts,
College was supposed to be one of the most exciting periods of my life. I had plans, goals, assignments to complete, friends to meet, and
I never thought my mental health would affect my ability to stay in school. I had always considered myself a committed student. I attended classes,
I never expected that one day I would need medical documentation because of my mental health. For years, I had always been the person who
There are moments when taking time away from work is not simply a matter of wanting a break. Sometimes, your mental health reaches a point
