The Power of Friendships and Feeling That We Matter

Psychology Today | 25.04.2026 04:12
A few months ago, I traveled back home and met my childhood friends. It was heartwarming to meet the people who knew me before adult responsibilities and life’s complexities began to take shape. On many an occasion, we slipped easily into old rhythms of conversation and laughter. Something is grounding about being with people who remember earlier versions of you and hold pieces of your story you may have forgotten.