The power of intergenerational friendships

Sometimes making friends in a rural community is a numbers game, especially when the focus is on finding people with similar interests or around your age. In my conversations with PowerUps, as many times as people mention the struggle they have in finding friends their age, there are many who have noted that the most meaningful friendships they have are with people older than them in their community. There is an opportunity to forge strong bonds with people who have lived experiences and are willing to simultaneously learn from younger generations. This article from The New York Times shares heartwarming stories about intergenerational friendships and might inspire you to find one yourself.