How Language Learning is Helping Me Recover From Depression

Recovery from mental illness takes time, so does learning French.

Penelope Steunenberg
Nov 2 · 6 min read

I’ve always been someone who picks up concepts easily, which has mostly been a real blessing. But when it comes to things that take time, discipline, and a lot of hard work — I can be terribly impatient, and I tend to get discouraged quickly.

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Penelope Steunenberg

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Empowering others and thinking deeply, sharing short stories with big lessons. I am especially interested in morality, philosophy, and mental illness.

Invisible Illness

We don't talk enough about mental health.

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