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

He begged but I politely declined. Then, everything changed.

It was as if I’d slapped him, or stood on the bar and weed in a pint glass.  

There was a bright glare from the computer, our movements were off and the subpar porn just made it all feel a bit seedy.

I could be in grave danger.

I felt stunned and uncomfortable, but I didn’t feel like I could say no.  

‘I’m sorry…’ is now something I say often.

‘I’m sorry…’ is now something I say often.

Despite years of progress in many aspects of bereavement, surprisingly old-fashioned values still rule the roost. 

I was stunned. I had just rowed an ocean, how could I be seriously ill?

I told myself that he’d never hit me. He was always so shocked by the idea of a man hitting a woman.

I may be from Switzerland, but one UK city has my heart.

The plan is for their bodies to be collected, cremated, and then sent to me – all without any kind of formal memorial service.

Surely, a 24-year-old wasn’t ready to settle down?

Not only had I done nothing wrong, I believe I was trying to stop a genocide.

Not only had I done nothing wrong, I believe I was trying to stop a genocide.

It’s cheaper, environmentally friendly and so freeing.

I have one rule and it is an easy one: If I want to have sex, I do.

I came to understand that my story could be a powerful tool for peacebuilding.

Charlie could’ve been saved.

Wallace was the worst celebrity I’ve had to work with.

I wanted to train myself to become a side sleeper well before week 28.

The Wimbledon Queue is a festival mixed with a garden party.

I’m making the most of every day, creating amazing memories for me, my daughters and my loved ones.

After 18 months of hard graft, that assumption stings like an accusation of cheating.