Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day.
There was no bravery in me seeking help. I was completely broken. I didn’t think ‘oh today I need to go get some support for this’, I was literally broken.
— Chris Parsons, an HSF Kramer partner who serves as chair of the firm’s India practice, in comments given to Law.com International, concerning his struggles with mental health issues throughout his decades-long career at the firm. “While there’s no doubt that the stigma has reduced, there’s still stigma there,” he said. “For me, knowing that the firm is understanding and is giving me space and time has been the thing that I’ve found most helpful in getting better.”
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