ASK THE DOCTORS
DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m struggling to cope with the toxic dynamics within my team at work. Instead of collaborating to solve problems or improve processes, it feels like everyone is constantly pointing fingers and blaming one another for mistakes. This blame game has created a tense and unproductive environment, and it’s starting to take a toll on my motivation and overall job satisfaction.
DEAR HARRIETTE: I recently went on a first date with a guy, and I’m trying to decide if I should give him another chance. On one hand, he was kind and respectful toward me, which I really appreciated. However, there were a few things that made me feel unsure about whether I want to continue seeing him.
Fran from Altadena was standing outside the remains of her home, destroyed by the most recent California fires, speaking to a reporter.'We poured everything into that house, I don't even know what I'm doing,' she said, apologetic for going through a litany of the people she cared for – her family, her neighbors, their community. 'I haven't slept. ... We're staying in a hotel. We have nowhere to go. We don't know what we're doing.' And yet, she had her priorities straight on one of her worst days, focusing more on her friends and loved ones than on her personal plight.









