Former Rep. Yadira Caraveo (D-Colo.) has decided to end her comeback bid for her old House seat, citing stigmatization of mental health struggles that she has faced.

Caraveo, who represented Colorado’s 8th Congressional District for one term before narrowly losing reelection last year, said in a statement on Friday that she didn’t make her decision lightly as she said representing her district had been a “privilege.” But she said the stigma she faced because of her mental health has been too much.

“Unfortunately, I faced very strong resistance to my candidacy this cycle due almost entirely to the stigmatization of mental health in America,” Caraveo said. “I hope that one day we will see more acceptance and understanding of illnesses like depression, and that leaders at all levels will be

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