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Oct 12, 2019·1 min read

You’ve been reading my troubled mind. I identify so strongly with every word of this excellent piece. Thank you for sharing!

Carol Burt

Former print journalist, former mayor, retired law enforcement officer. Writing about politics and government along with random personal essays.

Without warning, I’m dragged to the bottom. I’m unable to swim perfect strokes or even claw my way to the top. I struggle and wait for the monster to let me go up for air. If I’m lucky, it’s only days before I surface.

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