Tag Archives: friendship
Types of Networking
In your research, you’ve found different types of social networks. How do you determine what kind you have? “We know that most people’s networks are one of three types. The first is expansionists. These are people who have extraordinarily large … Continue reading
Networking
We think of “networking” as a business term. Why is it so important to our personal lives? “As human beings, we’re built to be social creatures. No matter what you hope to achieve — emotional support, thriving in your relationships, doing … Continue reading
Night Travels
Good chemotherapy gifts are hard to find. After 20 years of friendship, Nancy nailed it. Glossy travel magazines arrived in the mail featuring pristine beaches and faraway cities. A Post-it instructed: “Hang in. We’re going one day.” Chemo ended. Surgery … Continue reading
Sheltering in Their Place
In June 2020, hours after moving into an apartment, my daughter and I stood in the street holding our dogs, hypnotized by billowing smoke. We lost everything. Later, a friend asked how I was doing. “Living it up at the … Continue reading
A Recipe for Healing
At 19, I left my first adult relationship. I lived alone, working for minimum wage at a coffeehouse in Rochester, N.Y. Consumed by anxiety and loss, I stopped eating. Within the month of September, I lost 20 pounds. One afternoon, … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 