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How to Truly Help Someone in Crisis

By Diane Stelfox Cook

We each have gifts that we can share with one another. Sharing them with someone at their rock bottom might be just what they need to stay afloat.

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Why Friendships Matter

One of my most cherished things in life is true friendships. I thrive on them and they thrive on me.

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Sister Jenna
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Sometimes the Best Medicine for a Veteran Is the Company of Another Veteran

Veterans are molded by military culture—a unique set of values, traditions, language and humor, with unique subcultures. It has enough consistency across different branches, ranks and time periods to make most veterans feel a kinship.

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Elisa Borah
2017
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How to Support a Friend Who’s Just Been Diagnosed With a Chronic Illness

Navigating these waters can be intimidating, but it’s so worth it.

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Carolyn L. Todd
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How to Support a Friend Who Has a Chronic Illness

If you have a friend with a chronic illness, it’s important to be a source of support for them.

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Carol Bradley Bursack
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The Friends You Make Online

This is an ode to digital friendships, a taxonomy of connections and disconnections.

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Saeed Jones
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Giving Thanks for My Imperiled Nurse

There are no adequate words to give thanks to those who trudge along with us on the cancer trek, especially those who assist us while they themselves remain vulnerable.

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Susan Gubar
2020
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The Queering of Friendship: Rethinking Platonic Relationships, Guided by LGBTQ Models

Anyone of any sexual orientation, gender, or other relationships status can be in a queerplatonic relationship

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Mia Birdsong
2020
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In Social Sports, It’s About Camaraderie, Not Competition

Social sports leagues, generally cater to people like Jacquelyn Keenan, who sign up on their own or with a small group of friends. Most of the leagues are gender-neutral. “You get to meet so many people,” she said. “It’s not super-competitive, and kickball is a very accessible sport.”

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Jim Rendon
2017
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Queeries: How Do I Get Over a Friendship Breakup?

The nuclear family is a cis-het scam which leaves queer people particularly vulnerable after friendship breakups says our Fagony Aunt. Take space and sit with your feelings.

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Aisha Mirza
2021
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Why Your Friends Are More Important Than You Think

How can you sustain your friendships in a pandemic? The first step is recognizing their importance, argues author Lydia Denworth.

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Kira M. Newman
2020
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