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Music
fromIndependent
1 week ago

'I was on methadone for 27 years - now I've overcome my addiction issues on my own and I'm 16-months clean'

Initial experiences with ecstasy in the 1990s led to a lasting struggle with addiction.
#fertility
#autism
fromIndependent
4 months ago
Parenting

James McClean on autism, family and football: 'I decided to go through the diagnosis process because there were so many similarities between Willow and me'

fromIndependent
4 months ago
Parenting

James McClean on autism, family and football: 'I decided to go through the diagnosis process because there were so many similarities between Willow and me'

#breast-cancer
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Women in technology

OpenAI's marketing head takes leave to undergo breast cancer treatment | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Women in technology

OpenAI's marketing head takes leave to undergo breast cancer treatment | TechCrunch

#grief
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

My fiance died when we were 27. People told me I should feel lucky because I still had time to find someone else.

Sara Beth Berman shares her profound grief following the death of her fiancé Rafi, highlighting struggles with loss and societal expectations on moving forward.
#cancer
fromIndependent
4 months ago
Cancer

'I was 35, happily married and had just given birth to our first baby when I found out I have an incurable brain tumour'

Cancer
fromIndependent
4 months ago

'I was 35, happily married and had just given birth to our first baby when I found out I have an incurable brain tumour'

Tara Doyle's resilience shines through her cancer journey, prioritizing motherhood amid her shocking diagnosis and challenging treatment.
fromtime.com
1 month ago

Meet Rama Duwaji, the Illustrator Who Met Zohran Mamdani on Hingeand May Become NYC's First Lady

Duwaji's illustrations are a powerful reflection of her experiences, capturing the struggles faced by Palestinians and connecting art with political consciousness.
NYC politics
NYC startup
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

LGBTQ Couple Started a Business With 80 Goats, See $150M+ Sales | Entrepreneur

Josh Kilmer-Purcell and Brent Ridge turned from urban professionals to entrepreneurs by creating a goat milk skincare brand after a life-changing move to a farm.
fromPUNCH
1 month ago

Make Mine a Pina Colada Royale

The unique blend of white rums infused with pineapple skins and coconut, combined with Champagne, creates a tropical foam that elevates the classic Piña Colada experience.
Cocktails
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Lorraine Tabone obituary

Lorraine Tabone founded Lola's Homeless, a charity providing essential support to the homeless in Newham, London, driven by her personal experiences and compassion.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

After a back injury and a year of unemployment, this Gen Zer went all in on his dream: selling prawn noodles for $5 a bowl in Singapore

Teo and Soh turned a back injury into an opportunity, launching Ah Jie Hokkien Mee as their own business in Singapore.
#baseball
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I'm 80 and worked at the same company for almost 60 years. Here are the biggest lessons I learned about being successful at work.

"I’m still here because I really like the work and enjoy being busy. I’m not someone who can just sit around. Most of my friends are retired, but they say they wish they had worked longer."
Retirement
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Ex-Marlins pitcher and Florida Panthers fan Luzardo ready to face Marlins in Miami

Jesús Luzardo relishes his first game back at loanDepot park, hoping to finish early enough to watch the Panthers play.
SF LGBT
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Eric Dane Breaks Down in Tears as He Opens Up About Living With ALS-and Reveals He Only Has One Functioning Arm

Eric Dane discusses his harrowing experience with ALS, revealing significant impacts on his daily life and gratitude for his family's support.
fromtime.com
1 month ago

The True Story Behind RomCon: Who the F*** is Jason Porter?

"Heather Rovet’s relationship with Jason Porter quickly turned into a nightmare after she uncovered his endless web of lies and financial deceit, ultimately leading her to expose his schemes."
Relationships
fromApartment Therapy
1 month ago

This Portugal Home's Gorgeous Kitchen Was Once a Crumbling, 88-Year-Old Basement

Our home is like entering a grandmother's house. It is a mix of objects that were given to us by my grandmother, along with our own things.
Renovation
fromApartment Therapy
1 month ago

A Small, Sun-Soaked Apartment Is Packed With Light (And Lots of Storage!)

Alan Díaz and Marcos Lago found their perfect Barcelona apartment, characterized by tranquility and original architecture, which holds personal significance for Alan.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

I Always Knew What My Sexuality Was. A Certain Salad Topping Helped Me Explore It.

"What could I do to feel better? I'd recently found out about prostate stimulation... I'd never tried it. I didn't have a penis on hand to help me out, so I went for the next best thing: a penis-shaped salad topping."
NYC LGBT
Everyday cooking
fromIndependent
1 month ago

This Working Life: 'I never planned to move to Ireland - now I have a thriving business here'

Tanya Khamis shares how she turned personal challenges into a community-focused bakery experience in Dublin.
fromThe Busby Babe
1 month ago

On Bruno Fernandes and holding on

Bruno Fernandes brought hope to Manchester United fans during a challenging pandemic period, connecting with personal milestones.
Fashion & style
fromWho What Wear
2 months ago

Christos Garkinos on The Items Everyone Should Have in Their Wardrobe

Christos Garkinos' journey from restaurant work to leading luxury livestreaming showcases the influence of personal experiences in shaping professional paths.
NYC startup
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Fed up with the job market, some white-collar workers are pivoting to blue-collar work

After 19 years in healthcare, Kelly Krasner struggles to re-enter the field due to age and status biases.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Life after Ozempic: 'Half the weight I'd lost, I put back on over six months'

Weight regain is a significant concern for individuals considering stopping weight loss medications.
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

The Story I Never Got To Report: A Medical Breakthrough That Could Have Saved My Son

The potential of personalized gene-editing treatments offers hope for rare genetic conditions, a breakthrough felt acutely by families affected.
Personal loss shapes the desire for innovation in genetic medicine.
fromFabiensanglard
2 months ago
Apple

Building my childhood dream PC

The author reflects on his childhood aspiration to have an IBM PC, which he eventually restored to fulfill a lifelong dream.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Lost at Sea

On my first time out as a commercial fisherman, my boat sank, my captain died, and I was left adrift and alone in the Pacific.
Writing
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

Magne Furuholmen on a-ha, "Take Me On," and Making Art and Music

Magne Furuholmen is not a dilettante; his passion for visual arts began in high school, where he worked to hang the works of David Hockney.
Arts
#home-design
NYC real estate
fromCurbed
2 months ago

Kenny Schachter's Uptown Playhouse

Kenny Schachter's unique townhouse reflects his eclectic art and lifestyle, combining modernity with historical elements.
#immigration
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Molly Martens would whisper 'Daddy killed Mommy with a pillow' into the kids' ears as she waged a psychological war against my brother Jason

Fairy tales can mask toxic relationships, as illustrated by Tracey Corbett-Lynch's brother's experience.
#mental-health
Mental health
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'Suicide tears families and communities apart, but Darkness into Light brings them back together' - Carlow man who lost brother to suicide shares his story

Ian Hannon shares his journey of coping with his brother James' suicide to raise awareness about mental health struggles.
Mental health
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'Suicide tears families and communities apart, but Darkness into Light brings them back together' - Carlow man who lost brother to suicide shares his story

Ian Hannon shares his journey of coping with his brother James' suicide to raise awareness about mental health struggles.
fromArchitectural Digest
2 months ago

Barbra Streisand's Houses Have Always Been as Fabulous as the Singer Herself

"Ever since I can remember, I've had an instinct for decoration... there was always the need to transform my surroundings."
Silicon Valley real estate
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

I spent $6K on a nose job, eyelid surgery before my wedding - it was worth every penny

I wasn't born with sagging skin. I'm 36 now and I've tried Botox probably since I was 32 and it never helped. Over the last 18 months it's worsened.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Ndayishimiye knew football was route from 'unimaginable poverty'

Youssouf Ndayishimiye transformed his life from poverty in Burundi to becoming the most expensive player in his country's history after joining Nice.
fromChalkbeat
2 months ago

What I wish I could say when someone asks, 'Where are you from?'

Identity is complex and shaped by various cultural influences and experiences.
Fundraising
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago

Beckenham super-dad's challenge for friend's daughter battling cancer

Sam Wheeler is cycling 257 miles to raise funds for Momentum Children's Charity, supporting his friend's daughter diagnosed with leukaemia.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

I Was Born With Severe Nut Allergies-Here's How I Travel the World Safely

"When I was a kid, food allergies among children weren't as common as they are now. It was embarrassing, but it eventually became part of my identity."
Travel
fromFort Worth Star-Telegram
2 months ago

Taylor Sheridan's unlikely friendship with a legendary sports announcer

Jim Lampley chronicles an unexpected friendship with Taylor Sheridan in his book, reflecting on his long career in sports television.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Do something with your actions. Don't just write a cheque': Bonnie Raitt on activism, making men cry and 38 years of sobriety

An unexpected career in music began with a surprise gig at age 19, marking the moment of feeling successful.
Influence from her father, a Broadway star, shaped her approach to performance and touring.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Is it ever OK to wear another club's shirt? My life in a Liverpool top this week | Emma John

Wearing a Liverpool shirt serves as a personal tribute to the author's late mother, revealing the complexities of fandom and emotional connection.
Cancer
fromIndependent
3 months ago

'Since my wife died of bowel cancer, what I find hardest is the loneliness'

Johnjoe McCoy emphasizes the importance of recognizing health changes in loved ones, highlighting his wife's rapid decline before her bowel cancer diagnosis.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

The Vietnam War tore her family apart. She's bringing people together.

Philippa Hughes has dedicated her life to fostering connections among diverse people due to her childhood experiences of loneliness and cultural displacement.
Mental health
fromIndependent
3 months ago

'I had selective mutism for two years - I now know it was autism'

Michelle Kenny experienced selective mutism from a young age, but was diagnosed with ADHD and autism only at 45.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Worried that she might have cancer, a young woman is comforted by a kind stranger

"I was oscillating between bawling and being numb and zombified and bawling and numb and zombified," Agnew remembered.
Arts
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

Why a London Marathon runner is dressed as a giant scrotum for charity

Toby Freeman runs the London Marathon dressed as a giant ballbag to honor his late brother and promote testicular cancer awareness.
#health
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Women

'Australia's most sexually active woman' explains why she needs to take time off work after recent hospitalization

fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Women

'Australia's most sexually active woman' explains why she needs to take time off work after recent hospitalization

fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Opinion | An Oscar for No Other Land' Didn't Protect Hamdan Ballal

Winning an Academy Award for best documentary contrasted sharply with personal violence and hardship in my life.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

'I finished last in the 2024 London Marathon. I can't do any worse this year'

Fred Tomlinson aims to improve his London Marathon time while raising funds for the Rainbow Trust in honor of his late daughter.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The one change that worked: I was in excruciating back pain until a standing desk saved me

In 2019, a seemingly minor twinge from lifting a box led to a serious back injury that brought significant physical and psychological challenges.
Exercise
fromHuffPost
7 years ago

This Former Christian Singer Came Out And Dropped A Rap Video... About Math

"I was told by a high up in the world's largest Christian organization that if I didn't end my relationship and denounce my homosexual lifestyle that she would call all the event planners I was already booked with and tell them I was gay and get all my gigs cancelled."
Women in technology
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

'Kelly Clarkson Show' producer steps into live theater as your 'friendly neighborhood trans lady'

Caragh Donley's solo show 'He Said, She Says' conveys her unique gender transition journey on stage.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

What Stories Are You Telling Yourself Inside Your Head?

The story we tell ourselves about who we are is often mistaken for the objective truth, affecting our perception of ourselves and others.
Mental health
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I left my director job at Meta after becoming my dad's caregiver. Here's how I'm helping people like me.

I felt like I was living in two worlds. At work, I was overseeing projects that were really pushing the definition of what we as humans could achieve, like live-streaming the Earthrise from the international space station.
Parenting
fromPage Six
3 months ago

Christina Ricci was sent graphic photo by 'pervert' when she was a child star

Christina Ricci recalled a shocking incident from her childhood involving a prank call and a perverted response.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Exclusive | I thought strokes were for old people but had one in my sleep at 38 - what happened when I woke up was terrifying

Krista Figari suffered a wake-up stroke at 39, highlighting increasing stroke awareness for younger adults.
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

My brother set me up with his coworker. I knew from our first date we were getting married.

The narrator met her husband through a setup by her brother and they have been happily married for nearly three decades.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

I thought: this is it. I'm going to die': Music producer Itay Kashti on his kidnapping ordeal

Itay Kashti's kidnapping was possibly motivated by his Jewish identity, leading to a chilling reflection on perceived wealth and human value.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

As the Doors Closed, I Realized I Had Left My Laptop on the Bench'

I couldn't reach him, I called a friend... to tell my husband to try to get to the platform. It was only two blocks from home.
NYC startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The moment I knew: when he said I love you, it took me days to build up the nerve to respond

When I first began hanging out with Lachlan, I was instantly attracted to him. We bonded over our shared love for the ocean and surfing.
SF LGBT
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

Barbie Collector has over 100 different Barbies

Phylicia Brathwaite passionately collects over 100 Barbie dolls, showcasing the cultural significance and emotional connections associated with the iconic toy.
Social justice
fromIntelligencer
3 months ago

Then They Came for People With Disabilities

Kitty Cone's experience with discrimination fueled her activism for disability rights in the face of institutional neglect and societal indifference.
fromBustle
3 months ago

This 'Love On The Spectrum' Star Has A Meaningful Career

"I wonder if it'll be a Prince Eric, or a Prince Charming, or a Prince Phillip, or someone like the Beast," she ponders before her first date on Love on the Spectrum.
Mental health
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

From Hasidic Brooklyn to Off Broadway: The Life of a Trans Rabbi

Abby Stein's experience of coming out as a transgender woman in an ultra-Orthodox Jewish community is central to the narrative of the play Becoming Eve.
Cars
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I'm a big Cybertruck fan. I returned it because my daughter was worried about getting bullied.

Ben Baker returned his Cybertruck amid bullying concerns for his daughter.
Political polarization influenced Baker's political shift from Democrat to independent.
fromApartment Therapy
3 months ago

I Hated This '70s-Era Home Feature - Now I'm So Glad I Didn't Paint Over It

Homebuying can be driven by necessity and personal circumstances, often leading to compromises on aesthetic preferences.
fromTODAY.com
3 months ago

Woman shares how a mistake on her birth certificate led to her unusual name

Nine Morrison's unique name stemmed from a clerical error, leading her to embrace an identity that stands out creatively.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Skin bleaching is terribly popular and takes a terrible toll

The impact of skin whitening creams can lead to severe skin damage and personal trauma.
fromBon Appetit
4 months ago

Our Opinionated Editors Say These Are the Best Coffee Mugs

The author shares their attachment to coffee mugs and recommends favorites for varying coffee experiences.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Just Stop Oil protester, 78, returned to jail as no tag fitted her, on her life inside

Gaie Delap's return to prison due to a tagging error highlights systemic inefficiencies in managing electronic monitoring for offenders.
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

The little miracles that saved Kaveh Akbar, author of Martyr!'s', one of the novels of the year

Akbar recalls the moment he shattered his pelvis, emphasizing the minor miracles that indicate his survival, yet acknowledging that pain continues to define his life.
Writing
Cancer
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Exclusive | I got diagnosed with colon cancer at 44 - these were my 4 main symptoms

Stage 2b colon cancer is increasingly affecting individuals under 50, highlighting the need for increased awareness and early detection.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

I didn't want to bug my neighbors when I went into labor early. They showed up for my family anyway.

Community support can be invaluable during challenging times.
Don't hesitate to ask for help from neighbors; they often want to support you.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

I met my husband while teaching him English. He's still my favorite conversation partner 14 years later.

In 2010, during a dance party, I met a student from my English language program, which led to a blossoming relationship built on open communication.
Relationships
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

'I'll never run a marathon, but early lung cancer diagnosis saved my life,' says bus driver ahead of Daffodil Day

Seek medical advice promptly when symptoms arise, as early detection can lead to better outcomes.
Renovation
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

A homeless woman struggles to say goodbye to the home she raised her kids in

Maria Merritt's story illustrates the emotional and psychological impacts of housing instability and the complexities of displacement after decades in one home.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

My grandfather died before I was born, but everyone loved him. Genealogy helped me feel connected to him.

My paternal grandfather died years before I was born, but discovering his life through genealogy transformed my understanding of family and introduced me to his legacy.
Digital life
Independent films
fromIndieWire
4 months ago

'Ghost Boy' Review: A Harrowing, Yet Life-Affirming Depiction of a Great Mind Trapped by Disease

The progression of Parkinson's with Lewy Body dementia profoundly impacts both the patient and their loved ones.
Parenting
fromTiny Buddha
4 months ago

Life After Abuse: A Story of Hope and Healing - Tiny Buddha

The author's struggle with addiction and domestic violence reflects a cycle of trauma and the impact of a turbulent upbringing.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromThe Nation
4 months ago

When Russia Massacred Ukrainian Prisoners of War

Ukrainian soldier Oleh Lobova faced captivity and a near-death experience during the siege of Mariupol, highlighting the personal cost of the war.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 months ago

Remembering Polly Armstrong, former Berkeley council member and CEO of Berkeley Chamber

Polly Armstrong passed away at 79, remembered for her adventurous spirit, family dedication, and love for storytelling.
Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

We're losing decades of our life to this illness': long Covid patients on the fear of being forgotten

Long Covid can drastically alter one's life, with Rowan Brown detailing her struggles with various debilitating symptoms over 18 months.
LGBT
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

I was scared to come out to my dad and brought my sister with me for support. His reaction surprised me.

Coming out to a parent can be nerve-wracking, but support is possible even from those with traditional beliefs.
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