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  • Ask Abby: Social distancing doesn’t mean social isolation

    Ask Abby: Social distancing doesn’t mean social isolation

    Social distancing can feel pretty lonely in this age of coronavirus. It doesn’t have to, though! Abby’s here to help with some ideas to help you keep in touch with your loved ones, even though you can’t squeeze them in person.

  • Ask Abby: Show up or show yourself out

    Ask Abby: Show up or show yourself out

    It can be tricky to find people who are willing and able to meet your standards. However, Abby’s here to stress that your standards aren’t too high. Sometimes, people just suck. It’s time to let these people go.

  • Ask Abby: Dawgs for the win

    Ask Abby: Dawgs for the win

    Have you ever met a dog on the street and simply not been able to contain yourself? Welcome to the club. This behavior isn’t outlandish or weird, but rather beneficial for both the human and dog involved. Pet away!

  • Ask Abby: The case for cozy

    Ask Abby: The case for cozy

    Abby’s back to recommend three strategies to find your coziest self on these long winter days. Cozy gals are happy gals, and you deserve to be happy!

  • Ask Abby: How to survive the second semester slump

    Ask Abby: How to survive the second semester slump

    Pushing through the first few weeks of second semester can be a struggle, especially when the sun seems to have entirely given up on shining. With just a tiny change in perspective, though, Abby knows you’ll all make it the most successful semester yet.

  • Ask Abby: Comeback kid

    Ask Abby: Comeback kid

    Didn’t anyone ever tell life you can’t kick a person when they’re down? Geez! Sometimes, life gets you down and keeps you there with one bad thing after another. You can make a comeback, though, and here’s how! Music recommendations included.

  • Ask Abby: You can’t always get what you want — and that’s a good thing!

    Ask Abby: You can’t always get what you want — and that’s a good thing!

    We’ve all been there. It sucks, but we survived. This week, Abby’s talking about rejection: what it feels like, how to deal with it, and how to let it go, Elsa style.

  • Ask Abby: Baby you’re worth it

    Ask Abby: Baby you’re worth it

    In this week’s Ask Abby column, Abby tells us why we’re all worth it— no mater what.

  • Ask Abby: Finding your moments of joy in the monotony of the school year

    Ask Abby: Finding your moments of joy in the monotony of the school year

    Sometimes life feels very routine, and you can’t help but think ‘is this all there is?’ The world is filled with so much more, and Abby’s here to help you understand how to harness joyous moments and use them to make life feel bright and new.