Personal Narrative: Pursuing A Career In Clinical Psychology

I am not entirely sure of what career I will end up in, but I know I’d like to do something where I can help others. A career in psychology is a great option for me, and something I am certainly interested in. I would really enjoy working as a clinical psychologist because I am intrigued both by the study of mental illness as well as the work of treating it through counseling. I have personally struggled with my mental state and gone through counseling and realized how important these resources are to those who are struggling. I would specifically like to work with children, because many adults don’t seem to understand that simply because we are young, we cannot also struggle inside. If I were to enter another field, I would most be interested