What’s some of the best advice you ever received?
C. Alston, Washington, D.C.
Let it go — get counseling if you have to. The pain, the hurt, the need for closure, and the need to understand will weigh you down. You’ll get out of character. You’ll hurt others. Find a safe outlet and let it go.
Cheri Cox, Gurnee, Ill.
Tell the truth. It’s easier to remember than a lie.
Katrina Brown, Virginia Beach, Va.
Correcting your kids isn’t abuse. Don’t let trendy parents stop you from guiding them.
Shaveta Brock, Washington, D.C.
Take at least one day off a month from work for a mental health day. Don’t let these jobs drain you mentally and physically.
Albert Davis, Miami
Just go for it; none of us know what we’re doing, either.
Compiled by Sarafina Wright