Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about my friends—my tribe, or as we say these days, “my people.” You know the ones. The people you can count on, no matter what.The ones who stay by your side during the hard times.The ones you can be completely yourself with—flaws and all—and somehow still feel completely accepted. […]

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April 4, 2026

Finding Your People: Friendship, Community, and Making New Connections Later in Life

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