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Emotional resilience was the name of the game at my internship with a nonprofit in Washington D.C. With a focus on preventing sexual exploitation, horrific case studies and tearful testimonies were just another part of the job.
The idea of a career in politics scared me. After all, isn’t politics just a storm of strong partisan opinions fueled by inevitable controversy and inescapable contention? That certainly wasn’t what I wanted out of public service. I wanted to learn how to work with others to make a difference in the world.
It was a gloomy Tuesday in January and pouring rain as I splashed to work for my first day as an intern at the Scottish Parliament.
March 13, 2021
