Friend
Helping a Friend Manage Loneliness Through His Divorce
A friend of mine was going through a difficult ending to his marriage. It was a messy break-up and I could tell it really weighed on him. Nonetheless, he was adamant that he was managing well. We played hockey together and a group of us would go for some beers at a local pub after […]
Helping a Lonely Friend | Why Consistency Is Better Than Intensity
The ironic thing is, even though all of us have experienced loneliness, it can still often feel tricky when you’re trying to support someone in your life who may be lonely. Now I know I had this same thought when I was trying to help a close friend of mine who was experiencing loneliness, and […]
Not Your child’ Best Friend
Be a parent; to your child this is what they need the most from you! As a matter of fact, the kids want someone which they can rely to set healthy boundaries. As parents, we want our teens to be able to trust and feel that it’s ok to confide in their mother or father. […]
My Forever Camp Friend
Friendships that begin in the most unexpected places often bloom into the most meaningful connections. For Gabby, my forever camp friend, our bond grew in the unlikeliest of places—at summer camp. Every year, on her birthday, I take the time to reflect on the years of laughter, late-night chats, and adventures we’ve shared. This is […]