DEAR ERIC: “Jane” and I have been friends since elementary school and were even college roommates for a year. Her parents treated me as part of their family throughout our childhood, teens and ...

Content warning: This article discusses self-harming and suicide. Maybe you’ve noticed your friend wearing long sleeves all the time, even when it’s burning hot outside. Or maybe they’ve been ...

Intense distress after a sudden crisis is normal, and does not prohibit people from ultimately getting some benefit from the experience. Recovering and growing doesn't mean suppressing these responses ...

It’s natural to want to help a friend in need, especially when they’ve supported you in the past. But what happens when that help is taken advantage of? This woman thought she was offering her best ...

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 ...