What better way to launch a depressive episode than to leave a beloved job as US Ambassador to Panama, at the pinacle of one’s career, all because one cannot in good conscience act as the personal representative of a particular US President? Ambassador John Feeley shares candidly the painful but surmountable experience of depression and recovery upon departure from the Foreign Service. May we all share as generously as our friend John. There is always hope.
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