Content warning: This article discusses mentions of abuse. We often think we can immediately recognize the signs of an unhealthy relationship right away — until it happens to someone close to us.

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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 ...

Writing a letter of recommendation for a friend can feel like an honor and a responsibility. It’s an opportunity to support someone you care about while helping them advance in their career, education ...

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 ...

I have a childhood friend “Alex” who has had a rough time in adulthood. They have struggled with substance abuse and their mental health, and have never maintained a job or housing long term. They do ...