For this week’s story submission episode, we’re highlighting 2 incredible stories. First off we have “Finding My Purpose” by Lily Parker who shares her experience with the college recruiting process and how it affected her overall mental health. Next up, Alexandra Castro Iberico wrote a story titled “Ambivalence”. As a competitive rower, she discusses the unrealistic expectations of perfection as an athlete and how perseverance is critical. Thank you all for letting us share your story with our community! Don’t forget to check out all our story submissions on The Mental Matchup stories site linked here and if you're interested in submitting a story, please reach out to [email protected]!

TW: Disordered Eating and Mention of Panic Attacks/Anxiety