Tag Archives: support system
Social Workers
One of the hardest yet most vital actions social workers can take is to step back and allow crossover youth, their families, and their communities take the lead in voicing what is best for them, Gilbreath says. “Those closest to … Continue reading
Advice from a Horoscope
Today is a 7 — Don’t try to force anything. You get more with honey than you do with vinegar. Move in the direction of least resistance. Strengthen supports. Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes … Continue reading
Faithful Husband
I often read your column aloud to my disabled wife, who is terminally ill with a relatively rare frontotemporal dementia. She is nearing the final stage of the disease. We are fortunate to have a great many friends and family … Continue reading
Gatekeeping
There’s a lot of gatekeeping in the tech industry, but the industry needs people from all backgrounds. So don’t let that gatekeeping make you feel like this is a thing you cannot do. It’s important to find your support systems, … Continue reading
What Best Friends Are For
Stationed as an Army officer in Hawaii, I was alarmed to see my mother calling from Virginia. My father had a stroke. Feeling helpless more than 4,500 miles away, I called my best friend, Nora, an E.R. nurse who lives … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 