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'It's overwhelming' | Ohio 15-year-old opens up about the pain behind his smile
SHARONVILLE, Ohio — Even though he’s sitting outside in 90-degree heat, Lester Parker is smiling. Even though he’s late for cheer practice. Even though he’s talking about his challenging mental health journey. “It’s overwhelming,” he said. "I used to …