Best NGL People Podcasts (2025)

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My boss’ mistress emailed the whole company | NGL Reacts 20:50

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14d ago20:50

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Ever hit reply all when you really shouldn’t have? In this episode, we’re spilling the tea on some of the craziest work blunders. But it’s not just drama—we’ll also talk about how to bounce back with grace when mistakes happen. Because let’s face it: we’ve all been there.By NGL People

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‘He took out his iPad after our date’ | NGL Reacts 17:32

28d ago17:32

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In this new series of NGL Reacts, we’re reacting to some of the stories sent in Reddit, and today we are reacting over the worst first date.By NGL People

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'My brother gets away with everything!' | NGL, You Asked, We Answered 11:29

1M ago11:29

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Firstborn today: Does gender still matter? In the last of this series of "You Asked, We Answered", we asked Zel and Nata their thoughts on birth order, and if boys are still the preferred gender for first born?By NGL People

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‘Maybe we don’t need to overthink friendships’ | NGL, You Asked, We Answered 11:03

2M ago11:03

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Can we let some friendships die? Zel & Nata share their own experience!By NGL People

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‘Independent or just pushing others away?’ | NGL, You Asked, We Answered 9:30

3M ago9:30

9:30

What makes an independent woman? Does being independent means never asking for help, and when does being independent become... unhealthy? Zel & Nata share their own experience!By NGL People

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101 ways to avoid an awkward convo | NGL, You Asked, We Answered 8:15

3M ago8:15

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How to make small talk without sounding cringe?! We all struggle with the need to quickly keep the convo going, or fear potentially saying something inappropriate when we have to talk to other adults in the workplace. Hear Zel & Nata share some tips!By NGL People

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'Oh no I married a gamer' | NGL, You Asked, We Answered 8:56

4M ago8:56

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How is dating and marriage life different? In this new series of "You Asked, We Answered", hear Nata and Zel share their unexpected transitions from dating to marriage life.By NGL People

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'Had a good time till I thought about it’ | NGL, You Asked, We Answered 6:43

4M ago6:43

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Natasha and Zelanie sit down to answer questions submitted by our viewers! - Why do girls overthink?By NGL People

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NGL, I was blindsided by debt 42:47

5M ago42:47

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Shocked to find themselves suddenly in debt, hear how Jesslyn and Yi Qin share vulnerably about the shame, guilt and tensions that came with navigating debt in their 20s.By NGL People

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NGL, passion doesn’t pay my bills… or does it? 38:56

5M ago38:56

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Age old question: passion or money? In this episode, join Misha and Nicholas as they dive deep into their inspiring journeys of breaking free from the confines of corporate life in Singapore, leaving behind stable salaries for a path less traveled, facing the tough realities of finances and comparison.…

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NGL, I am a hopeless romantic 41:47

6M ago41:47

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Are you a hopeless romantic? Hear May Ann and Nigel share how their most romantic moments, discuss what makes relationships tick, and how to keep the magic alive in this hilarious episode about all things love.By NGL People

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NGL, it's just me, myself, and my loneliness 43:15

6M ago43:15

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Is loneliness all too familiar? CNA calls it 'a silent epidemic' and WHO list it as a global public health concern. Hear Gilbert, Jesslyn and Josh share their personal experience about loneliness, and delve deeper on the universal need of personal connection!By NGL People

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NGL, I restarted my career at 27 29:31

7M ago29:31

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Is it too late to restart your career? Did I just waste my time studying something I am not going to use? What if... I wasn't meant to do this at all and I lose my chance of doing something else? Hear from Oxy and Hilary on the fears, the hows, and the whys of restarting their career track at 27!By NGL People

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NGL, burnout took me out 42:20

7M ago42:20

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The thrill of chasing your dreams can wear you down. In our final episode of 2024, take a deep dive into the topic of work burnout—a challenge faced by many, especially during high-pressure seasons. Join Natasha, Zelanie and Horngjye as they share their personal experiences and valuable lessons they’ve learned.…

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NGL, I still live in the past 46:34

8M ago46:34

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Does nostalgia fill you with warmth and joy, or trap you in the past and remind you of all that's lost? Many young adults who go through many transitions may feel nostalgia strongly, and in this episode, we share how nostalgia play out and how the feeling of nostalgia could shape us.By NGL People

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NGL, Pa Ma, I grow up already 43:51

8M ago43:51

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"Can you just stop controlling me?" To some of our parents, we will always be children. Our adulting is hard for us, but it is also not easy for our parents who are learning to let us go. Hear from Natasha, Zelanie, Valerie and ZZ as they share their experiences of letting their parents know that they have grown up.…

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NGL, my emotions are overwhelming 44:41

9M ago44:41

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Do you identify with Anger, Anxiety or Joy from Inside Out? What can we do when our emotions become too much to handle? Hear from Aaron and Gera on how they learn to sit with their emotions and grow alongside!By NGL People

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NGL, my fears are real! 40:29

9M ago40:29

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How much does our fears influence us? Whether it's fear of being misunderstood or being judged, these anxieties can quietly dictate our choices and keep us from pursuing what truly matters. Hear Natasha, Zelanie and guests Wei Yeat and Brian explore their deepest fears, and how they are learning to grow out of it.…

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NGL, I almost lost my friends to marriage 41:03

10M ago41:03

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Your friends got attached, you are happy for them, but slowly you feel like you are drifting apart. Can singles really stay friends with their attached and then married friends? Hear from Marcus and Faith on how they navigated the transitions of their friendships!By NGL People

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NGL, I’m a chronic people pleaser 36:47

10M ago36:47

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Do you feel a strong need to please others, even to the expense of your own well-being? Do you overdramatise the fear of saying no? Hear from self-confessed people pleasers Silas and Jesslyn on how people pleasing have depleted them of joy and how they are growing to love themselves more!By NGL People

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NGL, I’m a recovering perfectionist 39:55

10M ago39:55

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Are you obsessed with being perfect? Hear from ZZ, Sam and Nata on how much they pursue perfection, how perfectionism cripples them and how they have learnt to break up with this deep fear of failure!By NGL People

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NGL, motherhood changed me 39:22

11M ago39:22

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"Things will never be the same again." Words that ring true, especially for mums! In fact, mum's brain are forever rewired through pregnancy. Hear from Shunyi and Huiwei on how motherhood changed them for good, and maybe also for better.By NGL People

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NGL, flexi-work is here to stay! 41:35

11M ago41:35

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Working hard or hardly working? With employers having to consider all flexi-work requests by December, we wondered the balance between productivity and flexibility. Hear Xael share his struggles & learnings as an employer, and Wesley share his journey and mindset as an employee!By NGL People

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NGL, I became an orphan at 19 42:00

12M ago42:00

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We assume our parents are going to live a ripe old age. No one is prepared mentally to lose their parents at a young age, let alone deal with the grief and guilt of no longer remembering them. In this episode, Miriam and Weijian bravely share about life without their parents, and the gaping hole they are healing from.…

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NGL, red flags can change colour! 43:07

1y ago43:07

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Red flags, green flags or even amber flags? What defines a walking red flag? Hear what are Nata, Zel and Weiyeat's red and green flags, and how the red flag they encountered actually changed colour for them!By NGL People

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NGL, there’s no time to make friends at work 39:11

1y ago39:11

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Is making friends important at work? Many of you have asked us about workplace friendships, and in this episode we are exploring what defines friendship at work, why is it helpful, how to get to know someone personally and why some people would choose not to make friends. And the very real thing is... is there time to make friends AT ALL?…

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NGL, will adulting ever end?? 37:58

1y ago37:58

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School teaches us many things.. except to adult. Adulting is REALLY tough. There's no curriculum, sem breaks, or cheat sheets. We suddenly need to learn how to do well at our jobs, pay bills and and loans, care for aging parents, and stay in touch with our friends - all at the same time. If you're confused about how to handle money, relationships, …

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NGL, I chose to get married at 22 39:12

1y ago39:12

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People are waiting longer to get married, but in this episode, we found 3 who married in their early 20s. Hear from Brian, Nata and Mavis on whether marrying young is worth it, and if they ever regretted their choice!By NGL People

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NGL, discipline isn't just for you 32:13

1y ago32:13

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With flexible work arrangement, and zoom lessons, is discipline still important in this day and age? Hear Zel, Nata and our 2 guests on extreme ends of the discipline spectrum share their stories (and struggles) with discipline, and how they have learnt that sometimes discipline isn't just for ourselves.…

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NGL, bully or get bullied! 39:50

1y ago39:50

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In Singapore, 1 in 4 secondary school students experienced bullying. More than that, 1 in 4 turned out to be bullies themselves. It's either... you get bullied or you are the bully. Hear Erin and David bravely share their stories and shed light on what it's like to be bullied and how one of them became a bully eventually.…

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NGL, Let's be honest with our friends 36:34

1y ago36:34

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Are our friends’ brutally honest opinions a source of anxiety, or the foundation of a deep relationship? In this episode, we discussed a range of how much honesty we expect to give and get in friendships, and the different factors that affect whether we "choose to say". Hear how brutally honest Daryl, Waikit, Zel and Nata will choose to be!…

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NGL, Still Chasing My Dreams (2/2) 23:51

1+ y ago23:51

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Welcome to Part 2 of Carrie and Diya from The Freshman sharing their journey of (still) chasing their dreams! If you're a freelancer, artist, entrepreneur, or self-employed... this one is for you!By NGL People

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NGL, Still Chasing My Dreams (1/2) 34:44

1+ y ago34:44

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You thought about it. You took the leap. Now what? This goes out to all the freelancers, artists, entrepreneurs and self-employed... We know the path you are on is not a common one, but you are not alone! Hear from The Freshman, Carrie and Diya, winners of 绝对Superstar 2 on their journey of (still) chasing their dreams after 17 years!…

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NGL, I became my parent's caregiver at 25 39:18

1+ y ago39:18

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What does it feel like to have your whole life derailed at 25? Christina & Wesley both faced sudden changes to their lives and families when one of their parent suffered a sudden stroke. Adulting just became real. Hear them share vulnerably on how they deal with the accelerated responsibilities of care-taking and the loss of some dreams and hopes.…

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NGL, I spent everything I had 39:48

1+ y ago39:48

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Is overspending making you broke? With the ease of online shopping and cashless payments, overspending is an easy trap that we can easily and unknowingly fall into. Hear confessions from Keith and Ash on how they used to go from paycheck to paycheck, and how they learnt to stamp out overspending from their life.…

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NGL, scared to meet my partner's fam 36:42

1+ y ago36:42

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It's CNY soon! And more nerve-wrecking than the awkward questions is... the scary first meet-up with your partner's family. Hear from Horngjye, Francesca, Zel and Nata on how they survived, and how they helped their partner snag this. Listen to the end for bonus tips on what are some things you can do!…

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NGL, I feel like an imposter 30:57

1+ y ago30:57

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Ever felt like you're constantly faking it? Are you anxious of being found out, or feeling like you do not deserve your success? You may be experiencing imposter syndrome, and you are not alone. 3 out of 4 Singaporeans experience feelings associated with imposter syndrome. Hear May Ann share how her Chinese teacher contributed to her struggle and h…

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NGL, I’ve got some reflection to do… 36:30

1+ y ago36:30

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Are you ready to say bye to 2023? Join Natasha and Zelanie as they wrap up their 2023 (the good, the bad, and everything in-between) and what they're looking forward to in the new year. ► Join the convo Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ngl.people TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ngl.people Telegram - https://www.tinyurl.com/nglpeopletele #podc…

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NGL, I got retrenched in my 20s 50:06

1+ y ago50:06

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Losing your job can be earth shattering, especially at the beginning of your career. Even if you hate your job and were thinking of leaving anyway, it still hits you in the gut. The prospect of being unemployed is terrifying in this volatile economy. Yet getting retrenched may turn out to be an opportunity instead of a loss. Peida shares what it's …

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NGL, why girls like that?? 38:16

1+ y ago38:16

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NGL, why guys like that?? 33:53

1+ y ago33:53

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Ever wondered what really goes on in a guy's head? Or do you want to ask guys a few touchy questions but afraid of how they’ll react? Aaron and Meng Seng have spent 10 years in an all-guys school and they're here to answer your burning questions about guys. You're welcome! ► Join the convo Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ngl.people/ TikTok - …

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NGL, caregivers need care too (2/2) 35:43

2y ago35:43

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TW (Trigger Warning) // Anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicide Journeying with our loved ones in their mental health struggles can be frustrating and frightening. “What if they reject my help?” “What if I make things worse?” “What if I spiral too?” We want to help, but don’t know how. And sometimes, the overwhelming responsibility we feel can lead…

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NGL, caregivers need care too (1/2) 43:01

2y ago43:01

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TW (Trigger Warning) // Anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicide Journeying with our loved ones in their mental health struggles can be frustrating and frightening. “What if they reject my help?” “What if I make things worse?” “What if I spiral too?” We want to help, but don’t know how. And sometimes, the overwhelming responsibility we feel can lead…

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We are NGL People! 0:51

2y ago0:51

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Adulting in our 20s and 30s can be... intense. There’s so many things to figure out, it’s easy to feel lost and overwhelmed. That’s why we started NGL People - to create a safe space for real and unfiltered conversations about things that matter. Be it family, relationships, career, or mental wellness, we're here to figure out life together. So if …

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NGL, guys struggle with mental health too (2/2) 40:01

2y ago40:01

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TW (Trigger Warning) // Anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicide Would you talk about your mental health with a loved one or medical professional? Most people, particularly guys, would not. 40% of men won't talk about their mental health. (Priory Group) Nearly 1 in 10 men experience some form of depression or anxiety, but less than half seek treatme…

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NGL, guys struggle with mental health too (1/2) 35:08

2y ago35:08

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TW (Trigger Warning) // Anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicide Would you talk about your mental health with a loved one or medical professional? Most people, particularly guys, would not. 40% of men won't talk about their mental health. (Priory Group) Nearly 1 in 10 men experience some form of depression or anxiety, but less than half seek treatme…

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NGl, work never ends (2/2) 48:08

2y ago48:08

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Welcome back to Part 2 on our episode on dealing with work stress! In this episode, Zelanie, Glenn and Elyse share about what they hold on to during the peak of their stressful work situations. Watch Part 1: https://youtu.be/p-PZA0DprZo ► Join the convo Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ngl.people TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ngl.people Tel…

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NGL, work never ends (1/2) 36:32

2y ago36:32

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While work takes up a third of our lives, the mental, physical and emotional load that comes with it is a whole lot more. How can we deal with long hours, difficult bosses/clients, and insane workload? In Part 1, Zelanie, Glenn and Elyse share how they survived their craziest work situations and tips on setting boundaries at work. Part 2 drops 31 A…

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You Asked, We Answered | 32 & still single, cohabit before marriage, no control in life 24:11

2y ago24:11

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We love answering your questions so we decided to do more! 1) I'm 33 and still single. Am I hopeless? 2) Can I cohabit with my partner? 3) I don't have control over my life. What can I do? ► Ask us anything! https://ngl.link/ngl.people1 ► Join the convo Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ngl.people TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ngl.people Tel…

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You Asked, We Answered | Comparison, still grieving, despo for love 27:26

2y ago27:26

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We love answering your questions so we decided to do more! Part 1 of 2: 1) How can I stop comparing my life with others? 2) My friend passed away and I can't look at her photos anymore 3) How to help my friend who's desperate to get attached? ► Ask us anything! https://ngl.link/ngl.people1 ► Join the convo Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ngl.…