Grandma's Bumming Me Out

Last year, my grandfather died, and ever since then, my grandmother hasn’t been the same. She seems to be sad a lot and forgets things more than she used to. She doesn't have as much energy, and she isn't as...

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My friend almost died!

I have a really good friend and a couple nights ago she was throwing up and bruises started forming on her stomach. Her parents took her to the hospital where they called a helicopter to take her to a bigger...

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How can I be a supportive friend?

A girl in my school died. I never really knew her, but she was really close with my BFF. My BFF was so sad that she stayed home for the last few days of school. When she came back, she...

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My grandpa took his own life

My grandpa was in the hospital with a strange disease. The last time I saw him, he told me, “If no one fixes me, I’ll kill myself.” I thought he was just saying that, but then my mom picked...

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My friend's dad is dying of cancer

My good friend’s dad has terminal cancer. I’ve never had the feeling of knowing someone is going to die soon, so I don't know what to say to him. I don’t know how to act around him in normal circumstances...

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Helping my friend deal with loss...

One of my friends at school was in a bad car wreck a few days ago. She and her dad were injured and her eight-year-old sister was killed. I'm having a bit of trouble coping with this because some of...

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Dealing with dad's death

My dad passed away from leukemia. I’m still trying to wrap my head around what actually happened. He was in the hospital for so long and battled the cancer for almost my whole life. My mom, younger sisters and I...

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IF YOU HAVE A FRIEND WHO'S LOST A LOVED ONE...

IF YOU HAVE A FRIEND WHO'S LOST A LOVED ONE ... BE A GOOD LISTENER. Let her tell stories about her loved one, even if it's repetitive. You don't have to say anything to her--she just needs you to listen and...

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What it's like...to live through war

In the summer of 2006, my hometown of Haifa was a primary target of rockets fired from Lebanon into Israel during the Israel-Lebanon Crisis. Haifa is the third-largest city in Israel. It is a seaport, so we have great beaches...

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Still sad after a friend's death

I'm having a super-hard time coping with my friend’s death. I tried to numb it out but it’s all coming back. I can’t get a hold of myself! I cry myself to sleep and the only things I'm interested in...

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