Millions of women and men who find themselves in mixed-orientation marriages and relationships have turned to networks like Straight Spouse Network and Straight Wives for emotional support.

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"The firefighters are having to look to each other, look to their families, look to their faith and look to the firefighter support network to get through it, " an emotional Lozano said.

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Chief executive of the Teacher Support Network Patrick Nash said stress was "the main emotional state teachers report they feel".

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Mrs Taplin said it was important to offer a support network for the child that focuses as much on their social and emotional skills as their schooling.

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