Hi, GradCafe! I used to have another account here when I was just starting to apply to grad school and I'm glad to be back on here.
Grad school can be *SO* stressful, and I think that our loved ones often have no idea what we're going through or how to check in with us. We so often say "fine" when asked how we are, but that doesn't really get at how we're feeling.
I made (with the help of a bunch of other grad students) this video to help people understand how to check in with the grad students in their life:
I hope you all like it!