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'I scarred my six children by using skin-lightening creams'
A mother explains why she - and 77% of the country’s women - have used dangerous creams.BBC News - 2d -
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'I couldn't cope if I passed rare skin condition to my kids'
A genetic testing service based in Devon is praised by a woman with a rare skin condition.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
My boyfriend wants us to move in together – but I need my independence and his dog won’t let us have sex
I used to struggle with living alone, but now I’m thriving. Should I give it all up?. My boyfriend and I are in our late 50s. He never married and doesn’t have kids, while I am divorced with ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
I adore my children. I’m also scared that one day my son will kill me
In the UK, more than 170 women have been murdered by their sons in the past 15 years. An anonymous mother reveals what it is like to be frightened of your child while desperately wanting to support ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
My wife is my best friend. How do I tell her I want an open marriage?
I want us to stay together, but our sex drives are very different and I need to feel desired without the guilt of a secret affair. I am a thirtysomething woman and have been with my partner ...The Guardian - Mar. 18 -
The blond advantage: fair hair completely changed my life – but is it time to give it up?
When I first dyed my hair, the difference in how I was treated made me assume life got better the more you lightened your look. I have now spent years testing the theory .... I saw the light at 22. ...The Guardian - Mar. 18 -
My Partner Won’t Let My Young Adult Children Stay With Us. Help!
After nine years of regular visits from his children, now 19 and 23, a father is steamed by his partner’s suggestion that he book a short-term rental for future get-togethers.The New York Times - 50m -
The one change that worked: I committed to therapy – and began to chip away at my grief and depression
When my mother died, my mental health fell into decline. I tried everything from CBT to mindfulness, until one day something finally shifted. I used to think I was great at therapy. From 17 to 23, ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Inside the Coolest New Ice Cream Truck to Hit the Market
Rivian outfitted two electric delivery vans for use as Ben & Jerry’s ice cream trucks. They’re pretty sweet.Inc. - Mar. 13 -
Should I take money from my Roth IRA or leave it to my heirs?
“When inheriting a Roth, are there different rules for the spouse versus children?”MarketWatch - Mar. 17 -
I’m a 62-year-old widow looking to downsize. Should I take out a HELOC and buy a condo?
“Condos in my area are scarce and often sell the day they hit the market. I could get a line of credit using my house as collateral.”MarketWatch - Mar. 14 -
What are smartphones stealing from us? When mine was taken away, I found out | Alexander Hurst
As a Paris film extra, I surrendered my device and discovered the extraordinary connections I miss while staring at my screen. A few Thursdays ago was a wrap. For my brief acting career, that is. ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Putin’s ice hockey diplomacy reveals lasting scars of sport’s soft power
Recent Four Nations competition, which excluded Russia, clearly got beneath the skin of hockey-loving strongman. Amid the somewhat murky details emerging from Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin’s ...The Guardian - 6d -
I was crying, anxious, exhausted – why did no one warn me about the new-pet blues?
After weeks of looking forward to getting a cat, I was shocked at how miserable I was with Leo on the scene. But many cat and dog owners struggle to cope. As I sat on the sofa with my sister, my ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Australian beach culture used to feel off limits to me. This summer I claimed the beach as my own
I was a non-swimmer, living miles away from Sydney’s glittering water belt. Taking up ocean racing felt like a badge of not only belonging to, but thriving in, this city of water. It’s 7:45 am on a ...The Guardian - Mar. 15 -
Welsh banana skin gives England golden Six Nations opportunity
Wales may be on a 16-match losing run but a fierce Six Nations rivalry never lacks meaning, which gives Steve Borthwick’s men a fascinating challengeYahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
I was always terrified of confrontation. Then I hit my 40s | Arwa Mahdawi
If I see someone making my neighbourhood a worse place to live, I walk straight up to them and … have a little word. What is happening to me?. Some people buy sports cars when they have a midlife ...The Guardian - Mar. 18 -
My stepmother inherited 100% of my father’s estate. She’s leaving everything to her two kids. Is that fair?
“I had a wonderful relationship with my father.”MarketWatch - Mar. 16 -
A moment that changed me: I was an excruciatingly shy teenager. Then Courtney Love roared into my life
I swapped my drab clothes for charity-shop nightdresses, highlighted my hair with Sun In – and realised I didn’t need to apologise for being angry. I had no tribe during my first three years of ...The Guardian - Mar. 19 -
Every Move I Make, She’ll Be Watching Me
At 50, am I too old to be sharing my location with my mother?The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Schumer brushes off leadership questions: ‘My caucus and I are in sync’
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) brushed off questions surrounding his leadership and defended his decision to vote to advance the six-month GOP-crafted continuing resolution (CR) that ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
I’m 63 and planning to retire. I watched in horror as the markets tanked. Will I have enough to get me to my 90s?
“Both my parents lived to 98.”MarketWatch - 6d -
I spoke to children in Gaza this week and here’s what they told me: they just want to live | Shaima Al-Obaidi
As war resumes, so does the death sentence for Gaza’s children. The UK must not be an ally to further atrocities. Shaima Al-Obaidi is a senior media manager at Save the Children UK When I was ...The Guardian - 4d -
‘I’ll retire when I’m dead’: My 401(k) lost $50,000 in the market turmoil. I’m in my early 40s. What should I do now?
“I have no clue how the funds in my 401(k) are invested.”MarketWatch - 5d -
My phone knows what I want before I do. That should be worrying – but it’s oddly comforting | Emma Beddington
On the downside, all my personal data is being harvested by faceless corporations. On the up, I’ve got a little parent in my pocket, anticipating my every need. I awoke recently to one of those ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
'I was afraid for my life': At the scene of the attack on Palestinian Oscar winner
The Palestinian Oscar winner's West Bank home was attacked by Israeli settlers. Ballal's co-director says his acclaim "does not help us on the ground".BBC News - 17h -
A swan: ‘I have looked upon these brilliant creatures, and now my heart is sore’ | Helen Sullivan
This is my last column in this series. ‘Farewell, all joys!’. This morning I learned the word “limn”. It looked at first like a typo, and I almost ignored it. But I pressed on the letters on my ...The Guardian - 1d -
I am a Palestinian political prisoner in Louisiana. I am being targeted for my activism | Mahmoud Khalil
The Columbia graduate and green-card holder, held in Louisiana by immigration agents, dictated this letter to family and friends. My name is Mahmoud Khalil and I am a political prisoner. I am ...The Guardian - 6d -
My partner doesn’t know I take Viagra – and I worry that one day it won’t work
I have been struggling with erectile dysfunction ever since a bad breakup. The ‘blue pill’ works for me, but sex is still stressful. Twenty years ago I had a bad breakup with the mother of my ...The Guardian - 1h -
The world is getting noisier, and it’s making us ill. I’ve certainly played my part
It only needs a handful of people to raise their voices and suddenly all eight billion of us are in the middle of a shouting match. And here I am, booming out from the radio. The sound of the penny ...The Guardian - 6d -
I plan six-figure luxury vacations for the ultra-wealthy: My 3 'common sense' travel tips anyone can follow
Jason Stevens, CEO of Wayfairer Travel, says there are three "common sense" things anyone can do to make sure their next vacation is as good as it can be.CNBC - 2d -
My husband has dementia and will need care. Will Medicaid go after my money if I use it to pay off our mortgage?
“We still have around $300,000 left on our mortgage.”MarketWatch - Mar. 17 -
I'm a neurologist—here are 3 things I do every day to decrease my risk of dementia and keep my brain sharp
"I encourage all of my patients to make adjustments and incorporate habits in their daily lives for better brain health," says Dr. Baibing Chen.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
I don’t wear makeup but my wedding is coming up – can I go bare-faced?
It’s radical to choose to cry, laugh and hug without regard for running mascara, writes advice columnist Jessica DeFino. Hi Ugly, . I haven’t worn makeup in years but my wedding is coming up in ...The Guardian - Mar. 19 -
My pet rat is dying. I can’t stop thinking about all the things he taught me | Joseph Earp
Owning and caring for a creature takes us outside of ourselves – not just us insular weirdo artists, but all people. . I’m a writer and painter, two professions with the occupational risk of ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
I fled our $2.2M home due to domestic abuse. I’m on the loan, but we’re both on the title. My husband won’t sell. What now?
“He contributed a $1 million down payment. I mortgaged the rest in my name.”MarketWatch - Mar. 9 -
The UK government embracing AI? I’m sorry, that’s nonsense and I can prove it | Chris Stokel-Walker
My freedom of information request revealed the inane use of ChatGPT by the tech secretary. Is this the future? I hope not. Two tech-related things made me laugh this week. One was Donald Trump’s ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
A moment that changed me: my 11-year-old daughter received an unwanted compliment – and I taught her how to respond
At a party, a man looked my child up and down in admiration, before praising her looks. I saw her visibly shrink. So I taught her the value of bad manners. My daughter is beautiful. At least, I’ve ...The Guardian - 6h -
Dressing like a witch is in fashion – finally I am ahead of the curve
Like other middle-aged women, my wardrobe is predominantly made up of black, loosely fitting clothing, often worn backwards. I’m glad to see us represented in the witchcore trend. . “It’s time,” ...The Guardian - Mar. 17
