emotional support
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The projected cuts included near-total elimination of special discretionary aid to high-need schools and a separate program that provides academic and emotional support to Black students and others with similar needs.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
When her husband entered politics, she helped him pursue his dreams, Ms. Romano tells us, describing her as a close political adviser and essential emotional support.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
"They're just looking for emotional support, companionship, people they can feel closer to. People they can fall in love with and feel safe."
From BBC • May 5, 2026
“Oftentimes, we think emotional support is the most valuable,” says Thema Bryant, a psychologist and professor at Pepperdine University.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026
Stalin got his emotional support from his colleague and best friend, Sergey Kirov, the swashbuckling head of the Communist Party in Leningrad.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
