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FINANCIAL ABUSE

Domestic abuse can take many shapes, one that is often overlooked is financial abuse. It occurs as frequently as, and often comes hand in hand with, emotion and physical abuse. Here Kim Chambers, a Financial Abuse Specialist working in NatWest’s customer protection team shares insight into how this type of abuse manifests, signs of what to look out for and where to seek help for either yourself or a loved one who may be a victim:…
EMOTIONAL, HEALTH, INSPIRING, LOVE & MARRIAGE, MUST READ
MY BEAUTIFUL TRAUMA

It sound trite, but the truth is we have no idea what life has in store. In 2012 Zoe Robertson had a car crash that what see her not only suffer brain injury but also turn her life upside down. A trauma with amazing implications. …
EMOTIONAL, INSPIRING, MUST READ, PREGNANCY, BIRTH & BABY'S
TRANS DAD

Imagine learning to be a parent at the same time as learning to live as a true version of you? This cathartic list from a Trans Dad is one you won't forget.…
EMOTIONAL, MOTHERHOOD, MUST READ, THOUGHT-PROVOKING
I’M NOT THE NANNY AND OTHER ASSUMPTIONS

As a white British Women I am increasingly aware of my own privilege, and rightly so. For many subtle (and sometimes not so subtle) racism is a day to day issue, whether that be the way you are greeted at the local playgroup or even the care you receive on the labour ward. Luisa Brown sheds light on the assumptions she has encountered.…
EMOTIONAL, MUST READ, THOUGHT-PROVOKING
BORN INTO A FAMILY OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES

This anonymous writer came forward wanting to give a glimpse into her upbringing as a Jehovah's Witness. It isn't conclusive and of course does not represent the feelings or opinions of everyone who has been involved with the religion. It is her experience, which she has written about bravely and from the heart.…
BODY IMAGE, HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, MUST READ
MENOPAUSE: A CURSE & A PRIVILEDGE

Until recent years, menopause was rarely discussed in mainstream media. Louise & Meg Matthews are committed to changing that and helping everyone (not just women!) understand the wide impact it has and in doing so offering support and reassuring. This list is a great example of how much there is to learn.…
BY CLEMMIE TELFORD, MENTAL HEALTH, MUST READ, THOUGHT-PROVOKING, USEFUL
ME? I DON’T DRINK ANY MORE

From the first sip of Malibu and coke in my teens through a good portion of my twenties I loved drinking. So much fun and the occasion bit of misbehaviour! But responsibility grew so did the glaring reality of the fact that even the odd drinks had a hugely detrimental impact on my mental health. So, I decided to go sober and it's amazing.…
EMOTIONAL, MOTHER OF ALL LISTS, MOTHERHOOD, MUST READ, PREGNANCY, BIRTH & BABY'S, SOCIAL MEDIA
BUYING SPERM (ONE YEAR ON)

You are in your late 30's. You want a baby but haven't the right person to have that baby with. Liv Throne decided to have child via a sperm donor. This list is follow-on from her earlier list about choosing that path and pregnancy and looks at the first year of parenting as the only parent.…
EMOTIONAL, FUNNY, INSPIRING, MUST READ
WHAT I HAVE LEARNED AND WHAT I AM YET TO LEARN AT 50

Who else has this imagined of who we will be when we 'grow-up'? And then you get to that age or point in life and realise that although you may have changed and grown in some ways, there is always more stuff to learn. Not only that you have a whole load of stuff to 'un-learn' too. Here, Ashleigh Edwards explores where her head is at 50.…