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    I WAS R*PED BY A STRANGER

    This list makes for difficult reading. I wish it didn't need to be written. Now more than ever I think we all wish that we, as women, felt safer. Until then I think it's important to keep shining a light on the uglier reality of life.  With that in mind am grateful and in awe of the author, who wishes to remain anonymous, but goes under @fancybeingfree on Instagram who is truly courageous for having written this:…

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    THE BRCA1 CANCER GENE

    Following World Cancer Day I wanted to share this story about a side to Cancer that we tend to hear less about: discovering you have the BRCA1 gene. Laura Hyde  is in a uniquely complex situation, while on the one hand being ahead of the disease is a blessing, but how having access to genetic testing and preventative surgeries is a direct result of the fact that many of her family have not been so fortunate.…

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    NARCISSISTIC PERSONALITY DISORDER

    Narcissistic Personality Disorder is something I have only come to learn about recently, but the impact of those who find themselves in any kind of relationship with a narcissist is both huge and seemingly imperceptible which is what makes it so hard. Thank you so much to this anonymous writer for shining a light on such a complex issue, especially one that is personally very painful. …

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    LOCKDOWN LOVIN’ (OR THE LACK OF IT)

    Put your hands up if you've got small kids? Put your hands up if being with them all the time, plus the rest of the stuff that goes with this pandemic, is putting a strain on your relationship? Well this list is for you. A bit of a reminder that you aren't alone in finding it tough, plus a gentle reminder of things that might help…

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    MY EXPERIENCE AS THE CHILD OF AN ALCOHOLIC

    I recently put some questions out on Instagram exploring drinking habits of parents. Off the back of that I received an extraordinary email from Elena who shared her experience as Child of an Alcoholic (COA) as well as raising some tough but important questions about the drinking culture in this country:…