1455Emily Abbuhl sent this in from Dayton, MD, USA. She wrote: “I play the role of mother to my friends, so it's my job to stay strong when everyone else is breaking down.

“Many months after a painful break-up, I told my friends that it didn't matter because my ex and I were only together for five months, though it was clear that I was still hurting. One of my best friends told me this, and it has served as a constant reminder that it's okay to put myself first sometimes.”