5 Ways to Support a Friend Who Is Going Through a Tough Time
Sooner or later, it happens to everyone. A friend gets sick, loses a loved one, gets fired, or something else just as terrible. They need…
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Finding Community on Instagram After Having a Double Mastectomy
Everything in my life changed when, at the age of 25, I had a prophylactic double mastectomy on July 6, 2018. I had tested positive…
How to Talk About Your Mental Illness With a Loved One
The scariest part of your mental health journey can often be talking to others about it. When I first learned about my social anxiety and…
Why ‘Best Friends’ Don’t Have to Talk Every Day
Kalina and I met our first year of middle school, when I may have well as been Regina George. Not just because I was blonde,…
Going Beyond Well-Intentioned Phrases: How to Help a Grieving Friend
In the aftermath of my dad’s ALS diagnosis and subsequent passing, I’ve had so many people tell me some iteration of “Let me know if…
The Secret to Closer Friendships? Reference Points
A few nights ago, I was hanging out with Katie, my best friend since childhood, and her little sister, Jane, with whom I’ve recently become…
Keep It Budget-Friendly: 6 Summer Friend Dates That Won’t Break the Bank
Summer is always full of activities and outdoor fun, but all those extra outings can put a serious strain on your wallet. A new survey…
How I Turned My Apartment Into a Body-Positive Zone
When I moved into my New York City apartment a few months ago, a roommate-finding site matched me with three random roommates, and the four…
An Introvert’s Essential Guide to Making New Friends
When I was a freshman in college, I lived in a co-ed dorm on an all-girls floor where I shared one bathroom with 30 other…
Making Friends as an Adult? Here’s How To Open Up to a New Pal
I moved to Los Angeles from the Midwest during the early phase of the pandemic. Work was 100% remote, social distancing was still the norm,…