DEAR ERIC: “Jane” and I have been friends since elementary school and were even college roommates for a year. Her parents treated me as part of their family throughout our childhood, teens and ...

Messages went out on social media weeks ago about an event to help one of Blount County’s community leaders, Tonia Latham. The special day was dubbed “Together for Tonia,” and ...

Intense distress after a sudden crisis is normal, and does not prohibit people from ultimately getting some benefit from the experience. Recovering and growing doesn't mean suppressing these responses ...

Friendships are supposed to be mutual. You support each other, share good and bad times, and mutually benefit from each other's companionship. But sometimes, you might find yourself questioning if ...

It’s natural to want to help a friend in need, especially when they’ve supported you in the past. But what happens when that help is taken advantage of? This woman thought she was offering her best ...

I have a childhood friend “Alex” who has had a rough time in adulthood. They have struggled with substance abuse and their mental health, and have never maintained a job or housing long term. They do ...