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A moment that changed me: at seven, I saw the truth of China’s one-child policy – and felt my parents’ pain
When a classmate said she’d be allowed a brother or sister, I realised what it meant: she might die young. It was a sudden insight into tragedy and trauma. One afternoon in the spring of 1997, as ...World - The Guardian - 12 hours ago -
A moment that changed me: I gave up my job – and found my self-esteem
When I moved with my partner to Washington DC, it was months before I was granted a work permit. At first, my confidence took a hit. Then I felt liberated to start a new life. When my boyfriend ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
A moment that changed me: I forgot about love – then found the man of my dreams
He walked into the room at my singles dinner party and everything stopped. After years of stop-start relationships and a broken engagement, he led me to a happier world. When I got engaged in 2002, ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
A moment that changed me: a kind stranger saved my life – and changed my attitude
I was diagnosed with testicular cancer and at one stage was so ill I woke in hospital to find the nurses crying. A stem cell donor was found who rescued my health and followed this up with a ...World - The Guardian - November 20 -
The horror and history of drug-facilitated rape: ‘When I woke up my body felt battered’
Gisèle Pelicot waived her anonymity to put drug-facilitated rape in the spotlight, and her experiences of sexual violence have shocked the world. So what else do we know about this most hidden of ...World - The Guardian - November 20 -
A moment that changed me: My miscarriages were devastating – but an orca gave me comfort and hope
How can anyone cope with the loss of their pregnancies? When I watched Tahlequah the whale grieve her calf and go on to have another, it felt like the omen I needed to try again. It was winter ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
My greyhound Basil is an awkward loner weirdo – now I know how my parents felt | Patrick Lenton
My mum and dad eventually realised I was happy being a little freak. And so is Basil. Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email After his first day of daycare, my long, stinky son Basil came ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
I Saw Colleagues’ Private Messages Mocking Me
… and two other tricky workplace dilemmas.Business - Inc. - November 13 -
Can I avoid disruption to my child’s education?
My ex-husband claims he can’t afford the VAT added to our children’s school feesWorld - Financial Times - November 20 -
Can my ‘inner child’ help me navigate life as an adult?
People on TikTok are exploring the idea of ‘reparenting’ their younger self. Could I reconnect with mine?. Sign up for Well Actually, a free weekly newsletter about health and wellness I’m ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
'I found my cousin in Cairo, then we went to war'
London veteran Percy Chafer never knew what happened to his cousin during World War Two - until now.Top stories - BBC News - November 9 -
Charli XCX: My parents drove me to raves aged 15
The pop star inspired a cultural phenomenon this summer with many adopting the "brat" way of life.Top stories - BBC News - November 17 -
Morning Report — The moment of truth
In today’s issue: It’s Election Day. After close to two years of campaigning, an eleventh-hour Democratic ticket switch and countless news cycles, voters are casting their ballots today in what ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
Glanville: One year, I dressed as myself for Halloween -- and no one recognized me
Former MLB player Doug Glanville thought he'd devised a real treat for a costume contest. Turns out, the trick was on him.Sports - ESPN - October 31 -
'I felt broken until my autism diagnosis at 70'
An estimated 90% of autistic people over 50 have not received a diagnosis, research suggests.Top stories - BBC News - November 10 -
‘When the hurricane hit, I saw my neighbour’s boat lift into the sky’ – This is climate breakdown
All of a sudden I heard this loud noise at the back of my house. The window was smashed in what was supposed to be our secure room. This is Roseman’s story. Location Union Island, the Caribbean. ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
'This is my face and I will embrace what I have'
Cancer survivor Robin Fahey is taking part in an art exhibition highlighting facial prosthetics.Top stories - BBC News - November 10 -
I used to think Googling my symptoms kept me healthy. My mother’s death showed me I had to quit | Elle Warren
Tragedy, and an OCD diagnosis, reshaped my understanding of what I was doing – and why. When I got my first period aged 11, but not again for 18 months, I worried I might be the next Virgin Mary, ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
I don’t expect stone-cold truths from a chatshow, but Saoirse Ronan delivered one | Marina Hyde
The men on Graham Norton’s sofa found self-defence a hoot. I’m sure most women have found ourselves in that conversation. In a development that absolutely must not catch on, something interesting ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
‘I worry I’ll be forced to sell the house’: My parents put their house in my name. Was this a terrible mistake?
“When my mother passes away, what will the tax implications be?”Business - MarketWatch - November 2 -
I’m inheriting $600,000. Should I fire my parents’ longtime adviser? And what should I do instead?
You need to find the right financial adviser for you, regardless of previous relationshipsBusiness - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
‘I’m a mother in turmoil’: My daughter refuses to see me — and she won’t let me see my grandchild. Should I cut her out of our will?
“Our family trust is a couple of decades old and needs revision.”Business - MarketWatch - November 9 -
My children don’t care about me. I’m 61 and want to rewrite my will. Where do I start?
“I do not see myself living with my children at the end of my life.”Business - MarketWatch - 9 hours ago -
The moment I knew: a huge water balloon hurtled towards me – and he jumped in front of it
In her first year of university Chantelle Van Niekerk didn’t want a relationship. But then she met Rico, her intellectual and emotional equal. Find more stories from The moment I knew series ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
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I blame the Church for my brother’s death, says Zimbabwean sister of UK child abuser's victim
John Smyth, a known child abuser in the UK, went to Zimbabwe and set up Christian holiday camps.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
This policy gap is harming Americans’ health — and finances, doctor group warns
Compared to other industrialized countries, the U.S. has “been behind for quite a while, so the time is definitely now” for these changes, a pediatrician told MarketWatch.Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
Becoming deaf has made me feel insecure. How can I regain my confidence? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri
Treat yourself with kindness and compassion, and you may find some comfort in learning from other people’s experiences. Every week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a problem sent in by a reader ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
How we met: ‘She took me to my first nightclub. I thought it was the coolest thing ever’
Kathlina, 28, and Adriana, 30, met in college in Florida. Despite a rocky start, they became best friends and have supported each other through the past decade. As a college freshman in the autumn ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
I Tried to Teach My Son Soccer. Here’s What He Taught Me.
After decades reporting on soccer, three months helping to coach a team of children under age 7 came as a revelation.World - The New York Times - November 19 -
Seven memorable moments in the life of John Prescott
Lord Prescott spent a decade as Tony Blair's deputy and was seen as a custodian of traditional Labour values.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago
