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Aug 2024
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Guide to being a good friend, navigating...

Ellie Johnson
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This week Paige and Ellie sit down to discuss the importance of making good friends and the importance of being a good friend. They also respond to the questions their listeners sent in; how to make new friends, what to do when friends leave you out, and how to balance friendships and relationships. 

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