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Friends help friends

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"Friends help friends, especially when life feels tough."

Sometimes, life can feel really overwhelming—like when there’s bad news, big problems, or just too much going on. People can feel lonely or stressed, and it’s hard to talk to anyone when your mind is full. Even though family and friends care, they might have their own stuff to deal with.

That’s where PeaceBuilders Network comes in. It’s a place where we connect and support each other, especially when life gets hard. It’s about being honest, kind, and helping each other feel less alone.

PeaceBuilders Network helps you build real friendships in your community, so you’ll always have people to turn to when things get tough. You’re never alone, and there’s always someone to help.

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We all need to be heard.

Sometimes, even strong families go through tough times because of struggles or problems. It can be hard for men to find the support they need to keep going, especially when they have old feelings from childhood that still affect them.

This is when good friends become really important. Friends help friends—and when things get hard, you find out who your true friends are. Sometimes, we might need to let go of old friends who aren’t good for us and find new ones who support us.

It’s not always easy, and it takes time, but friends give us comfort, advice, and encouragement, helping us get through tough times. With their support, we can feel safer and more confident, which helps our mental well-being.

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Author's Opinion

Extract from: Owning our Struggles by Minaa B. 2023

Five types of friends: The situational friend The acquaintance The social friend The close friend The best friend / soulmate

Needs in a friendship can look like; Wanting more quality time together Wanting less quality time together Wanting advice that is not rooted in judgment Wanting support or help Wanting space to be heard and vent in a healthy way

Building healthy friendships will require you to: Communicate and address what hurts Have healthy boundaries Compromise and be flexible Have healthy disagreements

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Updated: November 2023