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October 02, 2018 Issue

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Health
Friends Don’t Let Friends Miss Mammograms
By Jasmine Carter*
, September 28, 2018
I put off having my first breast cancer screening for a year. When I finally put it on my calendar, inspired by Robin Roberts on "Good Morning America," it saved my life. Now a healing circle of my besties helps me beat the disease, one text, one phone call, one heart-to-heart, one hug and one appointment at a time.
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We Time
She Was My Close Girlfriend. Then She Ghosted Me.
By Sharon R. Boone
, September 28, 2018
Men walk away. Women? We do the work and have the get-it-off-your-chest sister-to-sister convo. There was no way I could have said something in my last talk with Judy to justify throwing away our friendship without so much as a goodbye.
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AARP, Sisters, Massage
Me Time
My New Mental Health Hack Is a ‘Stroke’ of Genius
By Claire R. McIntosh
, September 28, 2018
Stress and anxiety were messing with my mood, marriage and sleep. I knew massage would help relax my body — but I am shocked and thrilled at how well it quiets my mind.
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Culture
Listen Up! Sisters’ Podcast Picks for Grown Black Women
By Lynette Holloway
, September 28, 2018
Your commute, chores or downtime just scored an upgrade, Sis. We’ve selected five podcasts you’ll love.
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AARP, Sisters, Retirement, Money
Work & Money
How to Save for Retirement When You’re Living Paycheck to Paycheck
By Tamara E. Holmes
, September 28, 2018
Too broke to contribute to your savings plan? These sisters say you’re wrong.
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