emotional support

Example Sentences

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One of the biggest benefits of living with her mother is the emotional support they give each other, Caroline says.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

He manages her doctors’ appointments and medications, coordinates travel to and from hospital stays, and provides her with emotional support.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

More than half—54%—of women are extremely or very likely to turn to a friend for emotional support, versus 38% of men, according to the Pew Research Center.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

JJ and his mother have appreciated the emotional support, allowing them to try to heal from their sorrow.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Emma was distraught as well, and, unusual for her, had become so undone that it was Charles who took over and gave all of them the emotional support they needed.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman