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Though grief can seem insurmountable, there are ways to make your way through it including understanding the phases of grief.

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DEAR ANNIE: My best friend and I have been close for over 20 years. We’ve seen each other through marriages, divorces, parenting challenges, health scares -- you name it. She is the person I call when ...

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 walked alone down the high school hallway, heading toward my locker. I was a new kid, with no friends. I wore an Indian-print wrap-around skirt and a brown leotard top. My long hair hung down my ...