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Heleen van Royen: Alcohol and I have never been a happy marriage

Heleen van Royen: Alcohol and I have never been a happy marriage

In an interview with the magazine Mezza, author Heleen van Royen discusses aging, her management of bipolar disorder, and her decision to undergo transition therapy. She reflects on self-acceptance and the benefits of gaining life experience as she gets older.

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