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#RI-6aabcdd8·3 months ago·
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pursued PhD despite loss

Lost father while completing PhD, struggled to cope

What I wish I knew
"how to balance grief with academic responsibilities"
If I could tell you one thing
"don't underestimate the impact of loss on mental health"
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Significant downsides.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.
SettledMixedSevere

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