Sara Thompson is seen here in 2008 before starting her group and 12 years later. [Photo @ Graham Swaney and Ethan Diamandis]
How one woman built a supportive network around her own personal struggles
Sara Thompson had just come off a tough divorce when she decided to start a Facebook group for new divorcees more than a decade ago. Now, she manages three groups with more than 18,000 members. These online communities are helping her and the other members stay on track.
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