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My Struggle With Postpartum Depression
I had a very difficult on Tuesday (the day before I volunteered). I work at a community site for the OB clinical rotation. Many of the women I work for have limited resources, are living in poverty, and struggle every day. My day consisted of helping three patients: one with postpartum depression, one in a terrible domestic violence situation, and another who had a miscarriage. Spending time with these women, while they were crying and explaining their situation was extremely difficult. After I had come home, I felt exhausted and in pain because I felt their suffering. A few hours after I had come home, Donald trump was elected president. My social media was filled with anger, sadness, and hate towards one another. When I woke up on Wednesday,

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