Posted in Death Families Family First Person grief Lifestyle Real Life UK News

I got a text about my aunt’s death – I wish people still called

Important life news deserves a bit more than a text message.

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Posted in Degrees of Separation Domestic abuse Families Family First Person Lifestyle Real Life Sexual Violence UK News

My family are all alive – but I’m still an orphan

Basically, it didn’t matter what I did or said, mum was going to hurt me one way or another.

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Posted in Cleaning Families Family First Person Lifestyle Parenting Real Life Teenager UK News

I saw the aftermath of my teenage daughter’s party – and smiled

I couldn’t believe it.

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Posted in Children cooking Families Family Foodie Lifestyle Opinion Parenting UK News

I used to love cooking – then I became a parent

I consoled myself that it would get easier as they grew. I was wrong. 

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Posted in Family Missing Murder Mysteries and Unsolved Cold Cases News UK News US

Murder victim’s missing daughters found alive 36 years later

Ramos was just 28 at the time of her death and had two infant daughters.

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Posted in Family News UK News Weddings Weird

As the NHS shares ‘benefits’ of first-cousin marriage — why is it still so controversial?

It’s a taboo topic, but not as far as the law is concerned.

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Posted in Family News UK News Weddings Weird

As the NHS shares ‘benefits’ of first-cousin marriage — why is it still so controversial?

It’s a taboo topic, but not as far as the law is concerned.

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Posted in Family News UK News Weddings Weird

As the NHS shares ‘benefits’ of first-cousin marriage — why is it still so controversial?

It’s a taboo topic, but not as far as the law is concerned.

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Posted in Children Family HMRC Lifestyle Martin Lewis Money Money Tips Pensions UK News

Martin Lewis’ MSE warns 200,000 families lose out over simple child benefit mistake

It could end up costing you £10,000s.

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Posted in Family First Person Health Health Advice Lifestyle Real Life UK News

I’ll always wonder what would have happened if my sister hadn’t left her inhaler

Zoe died aged 20 of cardiac arrest after suffering a massive asthma attack.

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Posted in Family Lifestyle Mental health Relationships UK News

Married, homeowner, decent job? Good for you — but stop ‘triggering’ your mates

You could be making them feel like a failure, without meaning to.

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Posted in Families Family First Person grief Lifestyle Mental health Real Life UK News

I’ll never know why my husband killed himself – he left no note

No explanation, no comfort, no goodbye. No final message to me and our three young children. 

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Posted in Columnists Downton Abbey Entertainment Family ITV Opinion TV TV reviews UK News

Downton Abbey is still the best TV portrayal of sisters

When it comes to female siblings, few shows portray this uniquely beautiful family dynamic.

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Posted in Children Disability Family Features Hollywood New Zealand Opinion UK News

‘I was one of the first kids in the UK to be diagnosed with ADHD’ 

As a child, Alex Campbell’s parents would challenge him to chase their Landrover up and down the Scottish tracks where they holidayed. 

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Posted in Dads Families Family First Person Lifestyle Mums UK News

My parents told me I’m the product of a one night stand

My parents wanted me to have as normal a childhood as possible, so they made the unusual decision to raise me together.

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Posted in Cost of Living Family Lifestyle Parenting Real Life Travel Travel Inspiration UK News

We sold our house to travel the world with our kids — taking just one backpack each

The family have no plans to return to the UK.

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Posted in Cost of Living Family Lifestyle Parenting Real Life Travel Travel Inspiration UK News

We sold our house to travel the world with our kids — taking just one backpack each

The family have no plans to return to the UK.

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Posted in Death Family Health Health Advice Lifestyle Marie Curie Mental health Paul Burrell Queen Elizabeth II UK News

The 5 things people typically say when they learn they’re going to die

Palliative care doctors share the responses they commonly hear from patients.

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Posted in Australia Bali Disney Family Italy Lifestyle Parenting Real Life Singapore Travel UK News

We quit our jobs for a gap year with our six-year-old — it’s cheaper than living in the UK

‘Taking our daughter out of school was surprisingly easy.’

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Posted in Family Housing Lifestyle Property Property Prices Relationships UK News

We own 35 homes worth £10,000,000 — landlords are given a bad rap

‘Landlords often get painted with a bad brush. We see it very differently.’

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Posted in couples Families Family Lifestyle Marriage Relationships UK News

I charge my husband £444 a month if he doesn’t do his share of household chores

‘I’m being compensated.’

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Posted in couples Families Family Lifestyle Marriage Relationships UK News

I charge my husband £444 a month if he doesn’t do his share of household chores

‘I’m being compensated.’

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Posted in Children Families Family Lifestyle Mental health Opinion Real Life UK News

I wish I hadn’t been praised so much as a child

Praising children constantly isn’t necessarily a good thing. In fact, it can be quite the opposite.

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Posted in Australia Family First Person Lifestyle Pride and Joy Real Life Transgender UK News

Mum saw me as a boy – until I asked this question

Mum had a lightbulb moment.

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Posted in Degrees of Separation Families Family First Person Lifestyle Real Life UK News

I tried to give Gran a hug – her reaction still haunts me

She’s told me throughout my life that I’ll amount to nothing and die alone.

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