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Resilience is like a muscle you can build. It’s just a matter of knowing how.
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We want Option B to be a place where you can share your story, openly and honestly, as well as find stories of other people’s experiences.
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Learn how to support others when they’ll need it the most.
When a family member or friend is going through any sort of challenge, small gestures of love and support can go a long way. Find the words and actions to support loved ones when they need you the most.
Writer and psychologist Andrew Solomon encourages us to forge meaning from our struggles and build a new identity that incorporates even the worst events in our lives.
If your friend is hurting, starting a real conversation about what they’re going through may be the most helpful thing you can do. Here are some tips on how to start one.
The Obama administration's liaison to the LGBTQ and Asian American and Pacific Islander communities shares insights about how we can take a stand against bullying and build resilience in LGBTQ communities.
Youth advocate Limabenla Jamir describes how resilience develops from social support in conflict-affected communities and how it can help young people drive changes in their societies.
