Essay by
Melissa Noble
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The author, far right, with a new friend, her sister, and her mom.
Earlier this year, I moved from a small town to a big city. To make new friends, I started talking to strangers and saying 'yes' to everything.
Essay by
Melissa Noble
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The author, far right, with a new friend, her sister, and her mom.

My family has been living with my parents this year. I've reflected on the experience ahead of moving out, and I'd do it again…

My husband and I moved to a small town where we didn't know anyone. I thought it would be hard to make friends, but it took us no…

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