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He tries his best, following friend’s suicide

“We lived in a house in Spring with no neighbors around us. We were there since I was born, so a good 16 years. It was me, my mom, my dad, a younger brother and a sister. “We were renting from this company, and they … Continue readingHe tries his best, following friend’s suicide

Posted on October 22, 2021October 20, 2021by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Fantasy football league friends still going strong

“I’m in what is probably one of the top five oldest fantasy football leagues still in existence. We were all attending Arizona State, where I was a grad student. We were these jocks who played together on an intramural football team. We were just good … Continue readingFantasy football league friends still going strong

Posted on July 30, 2020July 30, 2020by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Best dog friends practically joined at the hip

“I’m thinking about getting dirty.”— Zoey, miniature Schnauzer, and Mia, Shih Tzu “Zoey is my brother’s dog. She’s a little spoiled dog, just like Mia. Grandma and Grandpa feed them both scraps of food from the table. “When one is gone, the other one stands … Continue readingBest dog friends practically joined at the hip

Posted on February 18, 2020February 18, 2020by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Apartment fire claims his cockatiel friends

“This man wanted to get back at his wife, who had been living in my apartment complex. So on a Fourth of July, he decided to throw a Molotov cocktail onto her porch. I was home at the time. I was about to go to … Continue readingApartment fire claims his cockatiel friends

Posted on January 21, 2020January 21, 2020by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

High school friend’s suicide continues to haunt him

“We met in high school. I had him in a couple classes, and we just started talking. Before long, we became real good friends. We would hang out together, usually riding around on our bicycles or playing video games. It was the ‘80s. If you … Continue readingHigh school friend’s suicide continues to haunt him

Posted on February 13, 2019February 13, 2019by David Berkowitz1 Comment

Overseas friends help her win depression battle

“I struggled with depression in high school. I was bullied. I was having problems with my family. It was all really weighing me down. So my counselor referred me to this website where I could talk to people. It’s this one-on-one thing where you type … Continue readingOverseas friends help her win depression battle

Posted on September 19, 2018by adminLeave a comment

Homeless friends thankful for small pleasures

“We’re friends. We’ve known each other about three months now. We’ve been on the streets for a while.” “You would not believe how many homeless people are out here. We’ve got to kind of watch out for one another.” “I’m sleeping in her car. Thank … Continue readingHomeless friends thankful for small pleasures

Posted on July 23, 2018by David Berkowitz1 Comment

Big family means that you can have lots of friends

“We have seven kids, ages 28 to 3. He had three from a previous marriage, and we have four together. The best part about having a big family is that you have plenty of friends. “Once they’re grown, it’s awesome. My oldest daughter and I … Continue readingBig family means that you can have lots of friends

Posted on April 12, 2017June 18, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Hair stylist enjoys visiting as much as cutting

“At this point in the game, I just do whatever makes me happy on a daily basis.” What makes you most happy? “When I’m at work with my friends. In my job, I get to talk with people every day that I know pretty well … Continue readingHair stylist enjoys visiting as much as cutting

Posted on August 9, 2016June 20, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

They’re sad to see teaching relationship ending

“We became friends this past school year. We taught math and science together, and our kids are about the same age. We have so much in common.” “We have matching personalities. Actually, not really.” “We’re like yin and yang.” “Yeah, she’s really outspoken and organized, … Continue readingThey’re sad to see teaching relationship ending

Posted on June 30, 2016June 20, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

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