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I call this thread 'A beautiful rollercoaster'. I wrote it this morning. Yesterday it was exactly 5 months since my adult diagnosis (I was 39 yrs). I'm always learning, everyday is truly a school day. https://t.co/VQbjSOBD1i

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2019-10-13

After 13 years of teaching, burnout and 3 episodes of depression I still have the same desire I had as an NQT to inspire and make a difference to the lives of the next generation. I listen and look after myself more now.

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2019-10-01