I became a councillor to change people's lives. It left me drained, bewildered and burned out

I became a councillor to change people's lives. It left me drained, bewildered and burned out | Kimberly McIntosh

After dreaming of a career in politics, the pressures became overwhelming, leading to an abrupt resignation via WhatsApp. Campaigning demands and limited resources took a toll, making it impossible to balance politics with a day job.