#personal-experience

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fromIndependent
16 hours 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
#motherhood
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
Parenting

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.

Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days 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.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks 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.
fromIndependent
1 day 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
fromApartment Therapy
2 days ago

San Diego Should've Been a Haven for My Health - But Climate Change Had Other Ideas

Navigating health care access through a cross-country move to find a climate that didn't exacerbate my disability became one of my biggest struggles post-accident.
San Francisco
#commuting
fromIndependent
2 days 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
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Moving sucks, but decluttering helps

It takes time to go through all your excess belongings, but it makes moving easier.
Parenting
#art
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
2 weeks 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
2 weeks ago

A brush with Cecilia Alemani

Art encourages us to question and expand our understanding of reality, reflecting on human experience and complexities.
#travel
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Mindfulness

People Are "Rawdogging" Flights Now, And We Need To Know How You Feel About This Trend

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Food & drink

My husband and I went on a cruise to celebrate my 500th day sober. Traveling without drinking has gotten easier over time.

fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
Portland food

I moved to Portugal and married a tour guide. Here are the 5 best places he's taken me that tourists usually miss.

fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Mindfulness

People Are "Rawdogging" Flights Now, And We Need To Know How You Feel About This Trend

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Food & drink

My husband and I went on a cruise to celebrate my 500th day sober. Traveling without drinking has gotten easier over time.

fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
Portland food

I moved to Portugal and married a tour guide. Here are the 5 best places he's taken me that tourists usually miss.

#community
Arts
fromArtforum
1 month ago

The Meaning of Travel

Art Basel Hong Kong is akin to a pilgrimage, reflecting commitment to art and community despite exhaustion and nostalgia.
Arts
fromArtforum
1 month ago

The Meaning of Travel

Art Basel Hong Kong is akin to a pilgrimage, reflecting commitment to art and community despite exhaustion and nostalgia.
#mental-health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

The Journey From Anxiety to Healing

Mental health awareness is crucial for understanding and supporting those living with mental illnesses.
Sharing personal stories about mental health can reduce stigma and foster connection.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

My time as a teenage psychiatric patient | Letter

The review highlights the troubling practices in 1960s psychiatry, reflecting on the author's personal experience and the urgent need for improved mental health services.
Mental health
fromIndependent
2 weeks 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
3 weeks ago
philosophy

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

Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

The Journey From Anxiety to Healing

Mental health awareness is crucial for understanding and supporting those living with mental illnesses.
Sharing personal stories about mental health can reduce stigma and foster connection.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

My time as a teenage psychiatric patient | Letter

The review highlights the troubling practices in 1960s psychiatry, reflecting on the author's personal experience and the urgent need for improved mental health services.
Mental health
fromIndependent
2 weeks 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
3 weeks ago
philosophy

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

#injury
fromBusiness Insider
1 week 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.
fromMedium
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

I broke my leg and learned some hard UX lessons

Homeownership can quickly become a challenge when faced with unexpected injuries and accessibility issues.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

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 week 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 week 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
New York City
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Why I Broke Up with New York

New Yorkers accept the city's chaos as part of its charm, despite the challenges it poses, especially for those sensitive to its environment.
fromTasting Table
1 week 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

New York City
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Why I Broke Up with New York

New Yorkers accept the city's chaos as part of its charm, despite the challenges it poses, especially for those sensitive to its environment.
fromTasting Table
1 week 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 week 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
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks 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.
#self-discovery
Atlanta Braves
fromNew York Post
1 week 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.
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
2 weeks ago

You've Never Seen a 145-Year-Old Home This Colorful, Joyful, and Fun

Amber and Nathan Sherman transformed their home from a hodgepodge of free furnishings to a playful, joyful space, emphasizing personal satisfaction over popular opinion.
#health
fromIndependent
2 weeks 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
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

A moment that changed me: I thought I'd never fit in in rural France until a revelation at the boulangerie

I had never really fit in locally anyway. We had moved there about 10 years earlier, in 2005—a catastrophic decision, according to my agent, but a happy one for me, my wife, and our then four-year-old son.
London politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks 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
#childbirth
fromIndependent
2 weeks 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
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

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'

"I'd literally just completed my mortgage application and got it in a week or two before the rules around lending and deposits changed and you needed 20pc of the price of the house, which I didn't have at the time."
NYC real estate
#immigration
NYC parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Opinion: How we enforce immigration laws has lasting impacts on families

The immigrant experience is profoundly complex, filled with hope and uncertainty, particularly for families facing deportation.
NYC parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Opinion: How we enforce immigration laws has lasting impacts on families

The immigrant experience is profoundly complex, filled with hope and uncertainty, particularly for families facing deportation.
fromWho What Wear
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
#reality-tv
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Media industry

Exclusive | I tried out for the Rockettes on a reality TV show as a teen - and this made me realize I didn't want to be one

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Media industry

Exclusive | I tried out for the Rockettes on a reality TV show as a teen - and this made me realize I didn't want to be one

fromPsychology Today
3 weeks 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
#technology
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks 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
#television
#home-improvement
#friendship
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Relationships

I resented attending so many friends' weddings throughout my 30s. Now that I'm in my 40s, I wish I hadn't been so bitter.

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Relationships

I resented attending so many friends' weddings throughout my 30s. Now that I'm in my 40s, I wish I hadn't been so bitter.

Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I have used men's toilets safely for years and I bet other women have too | Letter

Experiences in gendered bathrooms can vary, and mutual respect can lead to solutions in toilet access debates.
#fitness
fromiRunFar
1 month ago
Parenting

Nine Months: Running While Pregnant

Running while pregnant can be enjoyable and rewarding, despite the physical challenges.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Exercise

The big breath secret: can I improve my lung capacity, efficiency and power?

The lungs function tirelessly to sustain life, yet are often neglected until health issues arise.
Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The big breath secret: can I improve my lung capacity, efficiency and power?

The lungs function tirelessly to sustain life, yet are often neglected until health issues arise.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Blind date: Good table manners? Do Americans have them?'

What did you talk about? Theatre (I hope I gave him tips on staging his play next year). The excellence of British theatre and TV.
London food
fromApartment Therapy
1 month ago

My Mom Gave Me This Little Luxury for My Birthday, and I Still Use It Every Day

When my mom gifted me a Cross Bailey Light Pen, I was hesitant at first, but its comfort and design have made it my daily writing tool.
Writing
fromDefector
1 month ago

I Implore You To Look At Saturn Through A Telescope | Defector

I have long been obsessed with that delta between the thing and the image. Therein lies wonder.
OMG science
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

My nail tech didn't know I could understand the language, what she said about me is infuriating

"I can hold convos... Instead, what I got was nail salon workers joking around in their own language about who wants to touch the disgusting white people's hands."
Women in technology
Relationships
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Jenny Maguire: If my rights as a trans woman can be removed in an instant, what does that mean for yours?

Secondary school experiences can be defined by personal struggles, not just camaraderie or achievements.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Experience: I went blind after doing 13 cartwheels in a row

When I got home in the evening, I told my mum what had happened. She was concerned and said if it was still bad in the morning, we'd go to the hospital.
Mental health
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Tom Parker Bowles: 'We've kept the kids out of the public eye. Though at the coronation, there were hundreds of millions watching'

As a child, the experience of living in a Tudor haunted manor house was surreal, filled with stories from guests about ghosts, even though I never observed one myself.
London food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A high school singing audition inspired by Flashdance haunted me for years until I found my voice again | Nova Weetman

"That audition has haunted me for years and I've perfected the art of dodging public singing ever since. Except for the odd Happy Birthday or someone hearing me singing too loud in the shower."
Music
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

Runner's Review of The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 Open Ear Headphones

Because of my sensitive eardrums, I can't wear open-ear headphones when it's cold or windy without inner ear pain. The JBL Endurance Peak 3 work best for me in these conditions.
Wearables
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Kaitlyn Dever Lost Her Mom Weeks Before Filming Last Of Us Season 2's Shocking Death

To be as honest as possible, I will just say that my days leading up to this scene were horrible.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Spring is here! Why are some people in flip-flops and others in padded overcoats? | Emma Beddington

"To a lesser extent this happens all year. I remember sweltering in a suffocating Paris heatwave and being aghast at the sight of elderly ladies in thick tights and overcoats."
Fashion & style
#relationships
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Relationships

"I Still Think Of Her Daily": Older Adults Are Sharing If They Still Have Feelings For "The One Who Got Away"

fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Relationships

"I Still Think Of Her Daily": Older Adults Are Sharing If They Still Have Feelings For "The One Who Got Away"

fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

No Need To Be Embarrassed, These 36 Items Will Help You With Your Very Human Problems

I wish I had found these sooner!! These cold sores were probably the worst I've had and wouldn't clear up or stop itching/hurting.
Alternative medicine
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | Criminal who slugged NY Post reporter, previously slashed two on subway, on the lam: NYPD

A violent criminal with a lengthy history continues to roam free, highlighting failures in the justice system.
#injury-recovery
Music production
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

One minute it's would you like to listen to Galaxie 500?, the next humanity's enslaved': can anyone escape Spotify?

Listening solely to algorithm-curated playlists can feel disjointed and impersonal compared to a curated music collection.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

No Need To Feel Bad About Weird Body Stuff - We've All Been There And These 44 Things Can Help

A fungal nail renewal treatment because there is indeed a solution to that funky toenail that's been bothering you. It targets fungal nail damage and may help with the discoloration, thickness, and brittleness you wish would disappear.
Alternative medicine
fromIndependent
1 month ago

''This is OCD,' the psychiatrist said. For the first time in my life, someone had validated the concerns I had'

"I washed my hands again and again until the skin on my knuckles cracked and bled." This statement illustrates the severe impact of OCD on the daily life of an individual, showcasing both the physical and emotional struggles faced by those living with the disorder.
Writing
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Caribbean activists step up fight to end homophobic laws that breach fundamental rights'

Murray's experience illustrates the intense fear and stigma faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in Jamaica, highlighting both personal and societal challenges.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

"Jenny Annie Fanny Addie," by Adam Levin

I can't say how long he was groping me for, but it was long enough that I had time to wonder why no one was helping me.
Parenting
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