The Best Way to Help a Friend With a Terminally Ill Parent
“Mommy has cancer.” I looked back, blankly. I already knew, at age 6, that “cancer” is supposed to be scary, but so was the sound…
“Mommy has cancer.” I looked back, blankly. I already knew, at age 6, that “cancer” is supposed to be scary, but so was the sound…
I missed my train. Racing into the station, my fare card hovered over the reader as I heard the train roll away. Grumbling, I called…
I’m the person sometimes lovingly referred to as the “mom” of the friend group. I’m the one who initiates dinners, arranges carpools, plans the whole…
I’m a natural homebody. My ideal winter afternoon is spent holed up in my house with a good book and roaring fire, watching the snow…
The text from a good friend pops up on my phone late on Thursday, asking if I want to hang out this weekend. It’s on…
If you’re not dealing with depression, there’s a pretty good chance that you know someone who is. With 6.7% of all adults in America (some…
Like all relationships, long-distance friendships are works in progress. A lot of effort is required of both people to maintain effective communication. Here are 5 ways to keep a long-distance friendship going strong!
The summer after college, I was living the new-grad dream. I had secured a job at a nonprofit in Dallas and was spending my summer…
Ever since I joined the 21st Century and got a smartphone, I’ve noticed an increase in my anxiety. Why? Because with every event notification, ding,…
My brother Brett died at the age of 36, two weeks before my final exams for my master’s degree. It was a Saturday night, and…