“Loneliness is not the condition of just being alone. A more accurate definition, according to the Washington Post, 'is the distress people feel when reality fails to meet their ideal of social relationships.” RelationshipLonelinessDistress Author:Aminatou Sow & Ann Friedman
“What made our initial bond special is that it felt effortless.” FriendshipRelationship Author:Aminatou Sow & Ann Friedman
“We were getting tired of waiting for someone older and wiser to help us find our path forward, and so we started to look to our peers to exchange information about jobs, salaries, and obstacles.” Empowerment Author:Aminatou Sow & Ann Friedman
“At the moments you're leveling up [...] take a look at who is surrounding you. You cannot be surrounded by people you've known for only two years. It was an exhortation to bring your people along for the ride. The people who know where you come from. The people who know what values you hold. The people who give you the gut checks you need. These are the people who will help you make the best decisions with the power and resources you have.” FriendshipEmpowermentLiving Your Best Life Author:Aminatou Sow & Ann Friedman