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Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

A brush with Cecilia Alemani

Art encourages us to question and expand our understanding of reality, reflecting on human experience and complexities.
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

A brush with Cecilia Alemani

Art encourages us to question and expand our understanding of reality, reflecting on human experience and complexities.
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Irish man faces backlash after being wrongly accused as man at centre of viral Coldplay footage

Upon receiving a flurry of messages, I realized I had become an unintended part of an internet misunderstanding linked to another Andy Byron who attended a Coldplay concert.
Social media marketing
#identity
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago
NYC parents

When I Did My Taxes This Year, the IRS Revealed a Startling Fact About Me. My Investigation Afterward Got Weird.

fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago
NYC parents

When I Did My Taxes This Year, the IRS Revealed a Startling Fact About Me. My Investigation Afterward Got Weird.

fromCreative Bloq
2 days ago

How this innovative indie game uses cute, lo-fi art to hide a serious message - and why its creator hates talking about it

"I hate words," she tells me. "I'm so bad at expressing myself through words, and I want to get a lot better at it because I'm making TikToks right now, and I've realised I'm not good at figuring out what to say on the fly consistently. So I think a lot about communicating things in pictures or storyboards."
Video games
#mental-health
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I felt like I was neglecting my baby by going to the office every day. I quit a job I loved and felt better almost immediately.

Postpartum depression can be isolating and overwhelming, even for those who have been successful in their careers.
Mental health
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'My mind was unravelling into psychosis, but I was sent home from the emergency department'

Sam Starkey's experience highlights the urgent need to address mental health stigma and improve emergency care for those in crisis.
fromAeon
2 months ago
philosophy

What if your body unravels, but no doctor can name the disease? | Aeon Essays

fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago
Mental health

I Always Knew I Was Different. Still, I Was Shocked To Hear My Doctor Say These 4 Words To Me.

Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I felt like I was neglecting my baby by going to the office every day. I quit a job I loved and felt better almost immediately.

Postpartum depression can be isolating and overwhelming, even for those who have been successful in their careers.
Mental health
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'My mind was unravelling into psychosis, but I was sent home from the emergency department'

Sam Starkey's experience highlights the urgent need to address mental health stigma and improve emergency care for those in crisis.
fromAeon
2 months ago
philosophy

What if your body unravels, but no doctor can name the disease? | Aeon Essays

fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago
Mental health

I Always Knew I Was Different. Still, I Was Shocked To Hear My Doctor Say These 4 Words To Me.

fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

I've found the cure for a sleepless night in a heatwave but it can have its drawbacks | Adrian Chiles

On the second night, I went big on the ice very big. I found the biggest, deepest oven tray I could fit in the freezer, filled it with water, and left it there all day.
Europe news
fromForbes
4 days ago

7 Sneaky Content Writing Techniques That Keep Readers Hooked

"After I published my article on how to get unstuck by changing your creative environment, my husband wrote me a mildly perplexing email about how I introduced the article's main point."
Writing
fromIndependent
6 days ago

My diabetes diagnosis felt like a death sentence at first, but there's a silver lining - I now put myself first

Sarah Gleeson, from Cork, was shocked when she was diagnosed with gestational diabetes during her first pregnancy seven years ago. 'I've always been health conscious, and we'd been trying to get pregnant for about 10 months, so I was very conscious of my diet,' she says.
Health
#travel
#sex-toys
#lgbtq-advocacy
fromIndependent
1 week ago
LGBT

'I think resting bitch face in the Aras would be a problem' - Brian Dowling and Arthur Gourounlian on family, fun and presidential ambitions

fromIndependent
1 week ago
LGBT

'He needed that time apart to realise we were meant to be together'- Brian Dowling and Arthur Gourounlian on five-year break from relationship

fromIndependent
1 week ago
LGBT

'I think resting bitch face in the Aras would be a problem' - Brian Dowling and Arthur Gourounlian on family, fun and presidential ambitions

fromIndependent
1 week ago
LGBT

'He needed that time apart to realise we were meant to be together'- Brian Dowling and Arthur Gourounlian on five-year break from relationship

#relocation
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
Retirement

I moved from Atlanta to Panama after retiring with my 97-year-old mother with dementia. Prices aren't too much cheaper, but we love the culture and calm.

fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
Retirement

I moved from Atlanta to Panama after retiring with my 97-year-old mother with dementia. Prices aren't too much cheaper, but we love the culture and calm.

#cultural-reflection
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

A 'sandwich generation' mom learned she had breast cancer, then lost her father. The hardest part was staying positive in front of her kids.

Katie Asturizaga discovered a lump in her breast at 44, leading to a breast cancer diagnosis and the need for chemotherapy, while balancing family responsibilities.
Women
#health
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Film

Emer O'Kelly: 'The loud snap when I tried to stand and the pain which left me crawling across the floor... The surgeon had to repair ruptured quadriceps in both knees'

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Film

Emer O'Kelly: 'The loud snap when I tried to stand and the pain which left me crawling across the floor... The surgeon had to repair ruptured quadriceps in both knees'

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Gardai didn't act when I told them DJ Carey had stolen from me, says ex-partner Sarah Newman

Sarah Newman revealed that DJ Carey had been lying about having an incurable brain tumour while they were in a relationship, causing her immense distress.
Cancer
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

A decade later: Jason Pierre-Paul reflects on the Fourth of July accident that took his fingers and changed his life.

"I wouldn't want my kids to go through something I went through. ... I learned from it. At the end of the day, I'm a big person, but this happened to me. It could happen to anybody. So put it out there. What's to be embarrassed about? There's nothing to be embarrassed about. It's just you live and learn from it."
New York Giants
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

The California Mexican restaurant that celebrities sneak into

Oscar Ramirez graduated a decade ago with a business degree, but he's applying lessons learned in his family restaurant rather than in traditional business roles.
Food & drink
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 weeks ago

Mallon: Why I care about transit - and you should too - San Jose Spotlight

Transit has been an essential part of my life, connecting me to school, work, and opportunities. Without it, I wouldn’t have graduated debt-free.
Public health
#real-estate
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
NYC real estate

Well-built and bright two-bed in Dublin's Whitehall: 'An ideal spot for life's big moments... but I feel it's the right time to sell'

fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
NYC real estate

Well-built and bright two-bed in Dublin's Whitehall: 'An ideal spot for life's big moments... but I feel it's the right time to sell'

#immigration
#community
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
Canada news

We moved in with a couple in their 50s when we were in our 20s. Despite the age difference, we became lifelong friends.

fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
Canada news

We moved in with a couple in their 50s when we were in our 20s. Despite the age difference, we became lifelong friends.

#health-care
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Dream Work: Plotting the Course Through a New Challenge

Isabelle's dream about her friends at an amusement park reflects her emotional journey—from enjoyment to distress—mirroring her recent life experiences with sudden changes.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Will I get lost or liberated? My day at Glastonbury without a phone

Without my phone, I begin to feel a bit bored—something I haven't felt since first getting a smartphone to fill every quiet moment with scrolling.
Digital life
fromYoga Journal
3 weeks ago

Why I Hate Hot Yoga

"My first attempt at hot yoga left me feeling utterly lost, struggling with the intensity while others around me seemed perfectly at ease with the experience."
Yoga
fromApartment Therapy
3 weeks ago

I Tried the "Freeze" Method to Stay Cool at Night Without AC - Here's How It Went

To combat the heat, I used to bring frozen water bottles and gel ice packs into bed to keep me cool through the night. While they did work, I'd wake up each morning with wet water rings and condensation marks on my sheets that would seep into my mattress - meaning more hassle, more laundry, and less sleep.
Los Angeles
#interior-design
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 weeks ago

6 Oakland spots making must-sip martinis

Generations of writers have tried to capture the essence of the perfect martini, but it's arguably a drink that transcends language altogether.
Cocktails
fromMiami Herald
3 weeks ago

Miami woman stranded in Israel returns, says 'I can breathe again'

"On the one hand, I feel like a weight that was on my chest has been lifted and I can breathe again... But at the same time, it's bittersweet, because I'm constantly thinking about the people there and also feel guilty about not being there."
NYC parents
fromDiscover the Best Podcasts | Discover Pods
3 weeks ago

The 25 Best Horror Podcasts: Freaky Audio That'll Make You Sleep With the Lights On

When I listen to horror podcasts, my brain floods with adrenaline. It's hitting that sweet spot of fear, triggering our ancient survival instincts without actual danger.
Podcast
#education
fromBuzzFeed
4 weeks ago
Education

I Was Enrolled In A "Gifted" Program As A Kid. Years Later, I Discovered A Dark Side I Never Knew About.

fromBuzzFeed
4 weeks ago
Education

I Was Enrolled In A "Gifted" Program As A Kid. Years Later, I Discovered A Dark Side I Never Knew About.

fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

People Are Sharing The Helpful Little Habits They Do To Help Out "Future Me," And Several Of These Are Lifesavers

Sunscreen on my face so I don't age quickly.
Exercise
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Vego Will Help You Become a Better Gardener

Vego Garden raised beds are customizable, efficient and visually appealing, made from eco-friendly metal, offering a longer lifespan compared to traditional wooden beds.
Everyday cooking
#cultural-identity
fromMail Online
1 month ago

I had a premonition about my grandad's death - then it came true

"Every single thing unfolded just exactly as I just dreamt it. Not even just slightly, it was the same thing, and I just re-lived it twice."
OMG science
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'It's unfair on me to have to tell my employer my biological sex is female', says Luke, 27

Luke O'Reilly Kane expressed that the current understanding of the Gender Recognition Act lacks clarity, leading to ongoing inequalities for transgender individuals in society.
LGBT
fromHiP Paris Blog
1 month ago

Moving to Paris: The Reality Behind the Dream

When you look beyond the Instagram filter, Paris remains a lovely city, but also a lonely one.
Paris food
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Leaving Cert diary: I walked out of English Paper 2 with a grin from ear to ear - the hard work had paid off

Preparing for the Leaving Cert felt like a culmination of years of hard work; I went to bed with a clear mind, anticipating each exam.
Writing
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Bill Linnane: Maybe I'm a pushover, but I let my son skip school when he doesn't feel up to it

There was a craft to pulling a sickie; laying groundwork with faint symptoms, morning theatrics, and even threatening to be sick if it meant staying home.
Parenting
fromChalkbeat
1 month ago

My commute to high school is my refuge

The unpredictable nature of commuting has taught me to embrace the chaos of NYC subway life, turning small annoyances into cherished experiences.
NYC parents
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Chloe finds a hobby: I've never seen Star Wars but that doesn't stop me sparring with a lightsaber

Despite my lack of affinity for the Star Wars franchise, I find joy in my LudoSport lessons where lightsaber techniques bring a new perspective to this beloved universe.
UK news
#motherhood
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Parenting

The high commissioner found us a bassinet!' Jacinda Ardern on bringing her baby to the UN

New motherhood comes with challenges, as seen through the author's mixed emotions of joy and physical exhaustion after the birth of her daughter.
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago
Parenting

I've Been Dubbed "The Worst Sports Mom"

The journey of being a sports mom can be unexpectedly overwhelming and challenging.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The high commissioner found us a bassinet!' Jacinda Ardern on bringing her baby to the UN

New motherhood comes with challenges, as seen through the author's mixed emotions of joy and physical exhaustion after the birth of her daughter.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Moving sucks, but decluttering helps

It takes time to go through all your excess belongings, but it makes moving easier.
Parenting
from48 hills
1 month ago

Pleasure in the accident: Stephen Namara's new graphic language - 48 hills

In the world of art where a bit of knowledge can sometimes be stretched a bit too far, I'm glad to say that my experience seems to bring me more rewards than my knowledge.
Arts
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

I'm a ballroom dancer who joined Ukraine's special forces. The war took my leg, but I have no regrets signing up.

Serhii Nazarenko transitioned from ballroom dancer to special forces officer after losing his leg in combat.
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

My Guilty Pleasure: Getting Destroyed by Spicy Food | The Walrus

Eating the spiciest foods possible introduced me to a guilty pleasure that blends addiction and toxic masculinity, complicated by my desire to seem tough.
Everyday cooking
fromIndependent
1 month ago

PJ Gallagher: 'Having kids is pretty amazing and all, but the first time I won a motorbike race was the best day of my life'

I found out I was never going to be a professional sportsperson after I entered a boxing ring for the first time.
MMA
#new-york-city
fromTasting Table
1 month ago
NYC food

Is There A Right Or Wrong Way To Eat A Bagel Sandwich? Andrew Zimmern Says Absolutely Yes (And We Agree) - Tasting Table

fromTasting Table
1 month ago
NYC food

Is There A Right Or Wrong Way To Eat A Bagel Sandwich? Andrew Zimmern Says Absolutely Yes (And We Agree) - Tasting Table

fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capeheart quits editorial board over dispute with white colleague: 'Robbing me of my humanity'

Jonathan Capehart quit the Washington Post editorial board over a disagreement on voting law editorials that he felt disregarded his identity and perspective.
Left-wing politics
#estrangement
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago
Parenting

Not All Estrangement Is Chosen by Children

Estrangement implies mutual separation, whereas abandonment is a one-sided act, crucial to recognize for understanding personal experiences.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
Relationships

What Is Family Estrangement, Really?

Estrangement exists on a nuanced spectrum, emphasizing emotional distance over physical separation.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Not All Estrangement Is Chosen by Children

Estrangement implies mutual separation, whereas abandonment is a one-sided act, crucial to recognize for understanding personal experiences.
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

My Pubic Hair Is Gone & I'm Devastated

After years of shaving my pubic hair, I was shocked when I discovered one day that it just disappeared entirely. Nothing could prepare me for that.
Women
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Max Fried's early career struggles helping him deal with weight of $218 million Yankees contract

The trip to Dachau provided a profound perspective on history and personal family loss related to the Holocaust.
Atlanta Braves
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Chloe finds a hobby: I try to impress the chess grandmaster by breaking out my queen. 'That's a silly move,' he responds

Chess never held much allure for me. It always conjured up images of miserable rainy summers in my family's holiday home in West Cork.
Board games
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I spent $279 for a first-class ferry across Lake Michigan. I got so seasick that I enjoyed none of the perks.

As I looked up at the ceiling of the Lake Express ferry, lying on the floor while cradling a barf bag, I realized I'd made a mistake.
Travel
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The private pain of prolapse: six things I wish I'd known from sex to exercise to mental health

Every new surprise from not being able to use tampons, to an almost constant cycle of UTIs felt all the worse for my lack of mental and practical preparation.
Parenting
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Gavan Reilly: 'It's really odd to get a letter out of the blue to say, 'Oh, your child is disabled and she's on our books now with a charity''

The Stranger's Bar is popular among tour guides and reporters, while the Dáil Bar, exclusive to Oireachtas members, mirrors it closely in design.
US politics
fromWho What Wear
2 months ago

Sephora's Beauty Director Just Gave Me the Best Hacks for Y2K Model Makeup (Plus What Not to Do)

"These are the best products for smoky eyes because you never, ever get fallout," explains Razzano as he blends the Danessa Myricks Colorfix product in varying shades of light and dark across my lids.
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Experience: I fought off a polar bear with a saucepan

"Every encounter forces you to confront your fear while also appreciating the majesty and raw power of these incredible animals. They are both terrifying and awe-inspiring."
UK news
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Man admits to being a proud 31-year-old virgin - here's why he still hasn't had sex yet

"Despite my decent intellect, I [thought I] was physically repulsive to women... and that no sane girl could possibly find me attractive."
Women
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Freedom Is Wasted on the Free: Lessons in Living Fully

"It’s easy to squander and hard to get your priorities right. Freedom is wasted on the free."
Mindfulness
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

The tinkerers who opened up a fancy coffee maker to AI brewing

"Assume the role of a master coffee brewer. Not every idea or passion needs to become a business," Dixon wrote, reflecting on his perspective of coffee brewing and AI.
Artificial intelligence
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Not All Mothers Should Be Celebrated. I Will Never Celebrate Mine.

Mother's Day often ignores the complexities of many mother-child relationships, leaving some feeling alienated during a celebration meant for joy.
Parenting
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