Helping Friends in Need

This week has been extremely sad for a community in North Florida. Another child has lost her life in a senseless act of violence. It is anticipated by most people that the cause of death will...

When a friend or family member is considering quitting or has decided to quit smoking, she may need a support group. While some people quit cold turkey without help, many people find it useful to...

If there is someone in your circle of friends, or in your family, who is undergoing chemotherapy, you have probably witnessed a number of changes in that person. Physically, perhaps they have lost...

Practical advice on how to help a friend who has Huntington's Disease. Written by one with a close family member with the disease.

Ever notice.....I mean really notice, that some people walk around with a constant smile on their face. You're in the Post Office or a grocery store...walking down the aisle...then here comes a...

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People often forget what you’ve said, will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel Flowers, gifts, dinners trips are beautiful and commonly used ways of...

When a friend is down, having trouble in her life, or hears some awful news she must deal with, you can help by being a good, caring friend to her. Being a good, caring friend means many things...

Alcoholism is a devastating disease that currently affects over 17 million Americans and countless friends and family members. If a loved one is beginning the recovery process, you can support...

It can be very hard to give good advice to people who are under stress or are distressed. It helps to identify whether someone is in need of advice and then determine whether you are qualified or...

I saw an amazing story this morning that moved me to take some kind of action. It was a story about three kids, hiking in the Middle East, that stumbled across Iran's border. They were taken into...

What defines a friend, let alone a best friend? Some would say a best friend is always loyal, always there for you. The relationship with your best-friend maybe a bit like the relationship you...

A cancer diagnosis can be a devastating and confusing time for a person. Worries about future treatment and chances for survival are in the back of the person’s mind. A wide array of emotions...

I always prefer to write a personal note to someone when they are grieving rather than just buying a sympathy card. My main purpose in writing the note is to comfort the person experiencing the...

People with low self esteem many times dont realize they are facing a low self image of themselves. People with low self esteem see the world closing in on them or they are always the victims. ...

If you have a friend that may be thinking about suicide or you suspect they may attmept suicide they you need to act fast find out what to do.

We live in an age where pets are a full-fledged part of the family. So it's no surprise that when a friend or acquaintance loses a pet, it can really send them into a spiral of sadness and...

When a friend is experiencing grief, it's often hard to know how to support them. Sometimes, great intentions have less than great outcomes. Learn how to best be there for them.

I was a 911 dispatcher for 18 years and never lost an officer until 8-13-2005. It was one of the worst nights of my life and one I dreaded that might come. There were two lives lost that night. ...

What do you do when someone asks for your opinion? To tell the truth or to not tell the truth. That can be a difficult question. It is easy to state your opinion when the answer is one that the...

Suppose your friend tells you he or she is HIV-positive. Would you let your disapproval of your friend's behaviors in the past keep you from helping him or her? Your friend will need support to...

How to sober a person up? There has probably been at least one time in your life that you have wanted to help a person sober up. You may of even needed to sober up yourself a time or two right?...

Whether you are sharing your home with close family, relatives, friends, significant other or just renting out part of your home for extra income, there are precautions that need to be taken in...

Are you always the one your friends call for something? It can be difficult to say no because you feel bad and know they need you. Its time to stop letting them use you for everything and time to...

We all face difficulties in life. Some time we fail miserably, we are insulted and ashamed. At some point we may even feel that the whole world is against us. During these time, the following...

Women, I know that we've all had that friend. The one who complains about her spouse (partner) all day but continues to stay in the relationship even though she is clearly unhappy. Or you have...

In my 43 years, I have noticed many people jump to conclusions when it comes to people who are homeless. Many people believe that a person chooses to be homeless. Or if a person would just pay...

This "how to" is moderately easy instead of easy because here at ehow, we have lots of friends and a little spare time usually. How to be a good friend on ehow? Many of you ehow members...

It is often hard to know what to do or say when someone you know is grieving the death of a loved one. It is natural to want to show support to a bereaved family by sending or delivering a gift....

Buying Christmas gifts for elderly loved ones, friends and neighbors can be a great experience because they tend to have a lot of needs and wants. So for these special people in our lives, it...

My article is about many people who I have had the joy of knowing throughout many years. observations of these people are the basis of my article. this article is not necessarily about...

Many times a person could feel bad because the trials of the day, week, or month has got them down and you know it. What can you do to help your friend? Hummmm! Ideas can run through your head...

A girl needs to have great friends her entire life. As a child we want someone we can play with and have a great time, then as we become teenagers, we want a friend we can talk to about boys,...

It is very easy to become a Christian and live a happy and humble life. Love the Lord your God with all your heart. Believe in His Son Jesus Christ. I'm not in this article to be judgmental,...

Being down and out has a ripple affect towards the people around you. You may not want others to be affected by the way you are feeling. By appearing to more confident, more self confident people...

Many of us have been there for our friends who have had their heart removed and crushed, and we have probably been in the situation as well. Here are some ideas that might come in handy the next...

Most of us like to vent to others. When we are down and out that's the thing to do. We will call a friend, family member who ever will listen to us . Here are some tips to on how to learn to lend...

We all know someone who has a chip on their shoulder, who shoots down everything you do or just seems miserable with life! Here are some great ways to diffuse their internal bombs and force them...

This article will tell you how you can avoid lending money to a friend.

Kevin Skinner won "America's Got Talent"? Not, Barbara Padilla, the most exquisite opera singer of our time? Very surprising and extremely disappointing, to me. America's opinion does...

Alcoholism is a chronic, progressive disease with symptoms that include a strong desire to drink despite recurring negative consequences. Like many other diseases, it has a predictable course,...

A teenager rarely becomes pregnant on purpose. More often than not, the pregnancy is unplanned and that can leave a young woman feeling scared and vulnerable. This unhappiness can be exacerbated...

If there has ever been a person in the public eye more indicative of self-forgiveness and removing themselves from a destructive lifestyle, it's Whitney Houston. Overcoming a debilitating drug...

So many people panic when they have no electricity. They don't know what to do with themselves. Have a imagination. Get creative...

Many people encourage others to give constructive criticism to help others improve in areas and to better ourselves. Learn how you can give constructive criticism without sounding inutile nor...

It has long been a habit of mine to turn other people's sour or uncomfortable days into happy ones. These are some of the fun ways I've found to turn little moments into great days and hopefully...

When a friend finds out she has cancer, her whole world can be flipped upside down. She may have many emotions and concerns including shock, depression, anger, fear, and wondering if she'll...

Need a driver's name, date or address their license was issued, their height, weight, eye color or date of birth, if they're an organ donor, or their license plate number? If you are altercation...

Helping a friend move across town is a piece of cake. But helping a friend who is moving far away is a whole different ballgame! Here are some tips on how to be supportive of and offer the most...

What do you write on a card to someone who has cancer? It's a tough question. Particularly if you have never been through the roller coaster emotions of cancer treatments you might be in the dark...