You’re a Once in a Lifetime Friend
The other day, I said goodbye to you, friend. We hugged one last time and there were tears dripping off the end of my nose because I knew the truth:…
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Friendship
Dear Persistent Friend, Thank You For Not Giving Up On Me
Dear persistent friend, You entered my life as a quiet and supportive spirit. It was obvious we had a lot in common from the first conversation we…
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Please Talk to Your Kids About Mine
My child is going to be in your class . . . well maybe not my actual child, but a child like mine. I need your help. As you prepare for the new…
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Growing Up With Cousins is Growing Up With Friends For Life
I grew up surrounded by my cousins. I have a ton of them—I have 30+ just on one side. So there were always kids of every age around, and there was…
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Want to Live Longer? Channel the Power of Bromance
A few years ago, the universe conspired to test my husband’s and my immune system at the same time. We both got pneumonia. We both felt like death…
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I’m Thankful For the Friendships That Time and Distance Can’t Break
I don’t necessarily miss high school or college. But gosh, sometimes I miss being close to my friends. Hear me out, I have incredible friends who I…
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Dear Friend, I Will Be Here When Grief Comes Knocking
Thank you for your love and your support. I see you and it means a lot. Your efforts to help me maneuver through this new life are appreciated. I’m…
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Friendships Right Now Are Hard But Worth It
“The kids woke up with a nasty cough. Let’s try for next week,” the message read. It was the third time my best friend or I had…
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I am That Friend You Lost
Friendships end and with it comes a lot of heartache and oftentimes, unanswered questions. What happened? Did I do or say something? Is it me? Is it…
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Dear Older and Wiser Women, We Need You
Dear older and wiser women, I know younger women can be scary. Sometimes we come across as know-it-alls with all of our independence, and opinions,…
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