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Care & Concern Real Stories: Supporting Friends Caring for Parents

“My nana had Alzheimer’s. When you care for a loved one whose health is declining before your eyes, it can be ...

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Sympathy Real Stories: Supporting Friends Through Grief

“I was only 19 when I suddenly had to grapple with grief, not just for myself but for my whole family. I’m sti...

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Care & Concern Real Stories: Supporting Friends With Anxiety and Depression

“Depression isn’t always easy to notice and it’s uncomfortable to talk about. But when you see a coworker with...

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Care & Concern Real Stories: Supporting Friends During Job Loss or Financial Hardship

“When I was laid off, I had an overwhelming feeling of failure. What I had to accept (losing my job) and what ...

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Care & Concern Real Stories: Supporting Friends with Cancer & Illness

“Despite the negative impact of cancer and the suffering, I have never felt as loved and cared about by so man...

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Care & Concern How to Support a Friend or Loved One in Need

At an early age, I lost my older brother, John, unexpectedly. He was on a dream trip, hiking the majestic Grand Ca...

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Family Six Tips for Supporting New Parents

I’m going to start this off with a confession: My memories of the first few months after I became a first-time mom...