You are a PhD student and blogger. Write a candid post about your experience. The post must include: 1) Why you started, 2) Challenges and struggles, 3) Breakthroughs and wins, 4) Work-life balance, 5) Mental health, 6) Advisor relationship, 7) Tips for incoming students, 8) Resources and support, 9) What you'd do differently, 10) Encouragement and solidarity.