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 <p>And then there are other days, when my heart can&#8217;t soar. Without reason or warning, the haze moves in and clouds my view. Too heavy, gravity pulls down with an increased determination. Like a foot pushing down on my chest if I try to get up: I&#8217;m stuck in the slump. My body moves &#8220;normally&#8221; [&hellip;]</p>
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