Have you ever been in a situation when a close friend calls or emails you and says that their child, spouse, or parent is seriously ill? What do you do? What do you say? A flood of thoughts and ...

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 ...

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 ...