>>Sociologist: People Need People, Especially When They are Struggling
(Norfolk, VA) -- A Norfolk sociologist says modern society seems to be breaking down as friendships often don't survive differences of opinion or chronic stress and social safety nets are seeming to disappear. Thomas Cage with more.Preview: Wrap Script:
(sound offtop)Preview: Dr. Bernadette Holmes, a Norfolk State University Professor of Sociology, says community-driven safety nets are important to support families in crisis.Preview: She says to be a good parent, adults need to heal from their own traumas and put up healthy boundaries.Preview: Holmes says people really do need people, especially when they're struggling. She encourages everyone to try to avoid becoming isolated and overwhelmed by asking for support as part of self-care.