My perceived “failure” as a journalist has haunted me as imposter syndrome in every job since then. I’ve often agonized over whether I was working hard enough. But my psychiatrist said something about work performance that I’ll paraphrase here: 75% is still a good effort, and most tasks can be done 10% more efficiently. You […]
As exhausted as I was, I wanted to finish that last year in TV with my head held high. Most days felt like a battle, but thanks to an incredible support system and some ad hoc coping skills, I managed to push past my limits. My method was anything but perfect, but I’ve fine-tuned it
“…and I’m Lydia Magallanes,” the words caught in my throat as the opening graphic to the 5 o’clock news played one August evening in 2018. Panic began to rise from my chest, warming my neck and face. It felt like something was trying to escape from my body. Was I about to puke or cry
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On November 18th, 2023 I accidentally overdosed on my medication and lost the next 48 hours of my memory. I experienced a total break from reality. It was a terrifying ordeal that ended about a week later when I was released from the hospital. I’ll never forget the metallic taste of fear in my mouth
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I have been living with undiagnosed PTSD since my 20’s. I finally learned the truth after a terrifying series of symptoms in the Fall of 2024 forced me to listen to the secret my body had been hiding for at least a decade. I will never be the same. It completely shattered my world. Nothing
Posted to Facebook on September 10, 2019 I believe in local news and KALB gave me the opportunity to really dedicate myself to this beat, earning the title of your KALB West correspondent. I will always appreciate the autonomy and creative freedom I enjoyed in this position. This past year was also one of the
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