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Am I Responsible for My Aging Parents?

By Jenn Sturiale

Difficult as it is to consider, our parents may one day need our help—just as we once needed theirs.

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Self Care for Activists

We become more effective agents of change when we are nurturing our own happiness and personal growth.

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Ravi Chandra
2016
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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
2017
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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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Self-Care, According to a Black Queer Social Justice Advocate

Candace Bond-Theriault says her work supporting the rights of others like her has taught her how and why taking care of herself is important, too.

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Candace Bond-Theriault
2021
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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
2018
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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
2021
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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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