A bird was lying on his back in the road with his feet in the air. A horse saw him and asked, “What’re you doing?” The sparrow said, “I’m helping hold back the darkness.” The horse sneered and said, “Yeah, right,” and the sparrow said, “One does what one can.” 
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How Social Support Contributes to Psychological Health
By Kendra Cherry — 2020
It is social support that builds people up during times of stress and often gives them the strength to carry on and even thrive.
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