Support dos and don'ts from breast cancer survivors. Oct. 9, 2013— -- intro: Whether your friend or family member is newly diagnosed or in the midst of treatment, she's unlikely to be wowed by ...

Carolynn Spezza and her family lost their home to the 2015 Valley Fire. This post was originally published in 2017, and therefore doesn’t include COVID-19 safety or social distancing guidance. Please ...

From well-meaning advice to vague offers of help, here’s what to avoid—and how to show up more thoughtfully instead.

My best friend’s husband is verbally abusive toward her. They have been together for over 10 years, and over the last year in particular, his behavior has escalated. I’m concerned for my friend’s ...

Gloria (not her real name) is going through a very difficult divorce. Her husband has had an affair and now blames Gloria for the affair and the divorce. “Jack feels neglected and says I am too ...

Grief is overwhelming at any time in life, but it often becomes the heaviest during student years, with already demanding routines and emotions running high. If a friend lost a dear one, you may ...

When I was in middle school, I'd spend hours sitting in a dark closet in my bedroom on the phone with my cousin. We'd gab about our crushes, using their secret code names. We'd share funny stories ...

Let’s say it’s someone you know. You may be wondering, What’s the best thing to do or say? … Or not say? All too often survivors and advocates say even well-intentioned people get some fundamentals ...