The "I AM" Blog
One day someone’s your closest friend, the next they’re ignoring you at lunch. It happens. Friendships in elementary or early middle school can feel exciting, confusing, or even exhausting—sometimes all in the same week. But instead of holding everything in...
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Young children experience big emotions and complex social situations every day. One moment they're best friends with the kid next door, the next they're upset because someone didn't share their toys. These early relationship experiences shape how children learn to...
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The teenage years bring a whirlwind of changing relationships, new emotions, and complex social dynamics. Friends might feel like everything one day and strangers the next. Family relationships shift as independence grows. First crushes and romantic feelings add another layer...
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Not all relationship issues start with a fight. Sometimes it’s the small, unspoken stuff that builds over time. Maybe it’s not texting back as fast. Or feeling a bit more tired around someone you usually enjoy. Or realizing you’ve been...
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Relationships take time, attention, and sometimes uncomfortable honesty. Whether it’s a friendship that feels one-sided, a romantic relationship where something’s off, or a family pattern you’re tired of repeating, sorting through it all in your head can get overwhelming fast....
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