This story of how strangers helped one woman’s grief proves Christmas spirit is real
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“Why it’s important to talk about death with your family”
From funeral arrangements to organ donation, it’s important our family knows our views.
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- Poorna Bell
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Books
Farewell poetry and readings to remember loved ones by
25 beautiful and meaningful pieces of poetry and prose to help you say goodbye
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Long Reads
Yentl syndrome: how this little-known gender bias could be costing women their lives
Women’s pain and suffering is still too often dismissed as ‘all in our heads’.
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- Sarah Graham
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Life
The 5 most common regrets of the dying – and what we can learn from them
People on their deathbeds share these 5 common regrets.
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- Bronnie Ware
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- Amy Lavelle
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Robbie Williams and Ayda Field’s loss is a staunch reminder that pet bereavement is real grief
The couple ‘cried their eyes out’ over the death of their beloved dog.
Long Reads
Could the ancient Bhutanese art of ‘death recollection’ be the burnout cure we all need?
Suffering from the symptoms of burnout? The art of death recollection could have surprising benefits…
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- Sophie Cockett
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People
Honestly’s Clemmie Telford on the one topic she hasn't yet been able to confront
“I tapped into it a couple of times in the other episodes and it made me really prudish – I surprised myself!”
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- Lauren Geall
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Long Reads
Grief and loss: “This is what grief taught me about my inner strength”
“In the darkest moments, where you’ve gone through the worst kind of grief, you get the most information about yourself.”
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- Sarah Biddlecombe
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Long Reads
The Maytree: “What happened when I checked myself into the UK’s only suicide sanctuary”
The Maytree is a respite centre that offers help and support for those in suicidal crisis. One woman checks in for five days.
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- Rachel Barber
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People
Aretha Franklin’s most powerful and inspiring quotes
To celebrate Aretha Franklin’s undeniable role as a champion for women everywhere, we’ve decided to take a look back at her most inspiring quotes.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Long Reads
7 practical ways to support a loved one who is grieving
From helping with paperwork to preparing food, these simple gestures will show how much you care.
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- Amy Swales
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- Hannah-Rose Yee
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Stars reveal the “kindness” of Luke Perry on the set of Once Upon A Time… In Hollywood
The Quentin Tarantino movie was the last project the actor made before his tragic death.
Life
“Reinstating the death penalty exposes the hypocrisy of the pro-life US government”
How can a government that professes to protect the sanctity of life also support capital punishment?
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- Christobel Hastings
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People
Robin Williams’ children want to teach everyone how to support someone struggling with mental illnes
Almost five years after the actor’s death, his son has spoken about the “helplessness” he felt watching his father suffer.
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- Hannah-Rose Yee
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People
This actor just perfectly explained why grief feels like a physical place
After comedian and actor Jessica Williams’ boyfriend died, the actress used Instagram to share her personal journey of loss.
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- Hannah-Rose Yee
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Life
Woman, 35, writes her own obituary before dying of cancer
Bailey Jean Matheson pens moving tribute to loved ones
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- Anna Brech
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People
Beanie Feldstein just shared a powerful message about the upside of grief
“It’s like all of a sudden a pair of glasses were strapped to my face. And I can’t take them off. Ever.”
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- Hannah-Rose Yee
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People
Scarlett Johansson’s emotional warning after being hounded by “criminal” paparazzi
“It’s a waiting game before another person gets seriously injured or killed, like Princess Diana,” said the Avengers: Endgame star.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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- Moya Crockett
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Sophie Perry is right: there is no one appropriate way to grieve
Luke Perry’s daughter has spoken out against ‘grief-shamers’ who tell her how she should mourn her father’s passing.
Fashion
Karl Lagerfeld’s most powerful quotes on love, life and fashion
Lagerfeld, an indisputable fashion icon and creative director at Chanel, has passed away after a period of ill health.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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