Tara Mandarano is a Best of the Net–nominated writer and editor based in Canada. She is also a passionate patient advocate for those in the chronic pain and mental health communities. Her work is featured in The Washington Post, Huffington Post, Yahoo, Today's Parent, Motherwell and The Mighty. You can follow her on Instagram and Twitter @taramandarano or visit her website at www.taramandarano.com.
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