Pioneer Photography: Anxiety and depression makes life tough

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Gladys Ruiz
Dianna arriving at her high school. Even on hard days, life goes on and school continues, despite it being a major trigger to her anxiety.

Gladys Ruiz,
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January 31, 2018

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