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 ...

Dear Eric: I’d like to add to your response to “Friend or Foe”, whose best friend was battling cancer and often reacted angrily when asked how she was feeling. Many patients who are battling cancer ...

When I was in middle school, I'd spend hours sitting in a dark closet in my bedroom on the phone with my cousin. We'd gab about our crushes, using their secret code names. We'd share funny stories ...

What to do (and what not to do) when your friend or family member gets the diagnosis ...

This is a love letter to all of those who have dealt with a frightening cancer diagnosis. I am in awe of those who have struggled with it and have tremendous respect for their caregivers. You have ...

Finding friendship and maintaining connections in adulthood is hard. Here’s where to start. By Catherine Pearson When it comes to friendship in the United States, the outlook is pretty darn bleak.