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'Disability is nothing to be inspired by and labelling us vulnerable is dangerous', warns Samantha RenkeSamantha Renke has had enough of ignorant attitudes towards disabled people. The 34-year-old tells me that labelling someone with a disability as "vulnerable" or "inspirational" is highly "detrimental". "I don't ever see myself as a vulnerable person," she asserts. "I'm only ever vulnerable if my environment or those around me…5 minutes read
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Don't let COVID stop you from starting your own business – my company's now worth £10mHannah Chapman was 23-years-old when she started Ava May Aromas in her parents' kitchen with "zero followers, zero money and zero marketing budget." Two years on, her company is now worth a staggering £10 million, she boasts a team of over 20 employees and has the support of viral cleaning…7 minutes read
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Sexual harassment in the workplace pushed me to try and take my own lifeSexual harassment in the workplace drove Venus Libido to try and take her own life – five times. Heartbreakingly, her story is not uncommon. According to sexual abuse charity Safeline, sexual harassment in the workplace affects over half of women in the UK. Aware that sharing her story may help…6 minutes read
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Pregnancy discrimination nearly killed my baby – I'll never forgive my managerPregnancy discrimination nearly took the life of Oonagh Van den Berg's firstborn child, Autumn. The Northern Ireland native was 29 at the time, working in Singapore. Her pregnancy wasn't planned and she was single. Although she was embracing the idea of raising a child on her own, Oonagh soon realised…9 minutes read
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Lockdown has put me off having children – I don't want to subject a baby to thisAnna Jariwalla dreamt of giving her little boy a sibling. But that all changed when COVID-19 sent the world into lockdown last year. She and husband Peter welcomed baby Elias in February last year. Of course, the ecstatic parents had no idea what was around the corner. Opening up about…5 minutes read
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5 years ago
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How much does a wedding cost in the UK? Average price of the big day revealedYou'll probably want to take a seat as we reveal the average cost of a wedding in the UK. But before we do, we'd just like to a highlight a study that may offer some reassurance to those who aren't planning to splash the cash. According to economics professors Andrew…6 minutes read
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5 years ago
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How to deal with toxic family members – 8 coping techniques to protect your wellbeingKnowing how to deal with toxic family members correctly isn't easy – but not knowing can have a devastating impact on our mental health. Despite what Instagram may tell you, a lot of us struggle when it comes to spending time with relatives. Whether it's a passive-aggressive parent who’s got you…8 minutes read
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Body positivity has changed according to Gina Tonic as she calls to end fatphobiaBody positivity has lost the support of Gina Tonic. Undoubtedly, this may come as a surprise to some. The talented influencer made a name for herself by championing her figure. In doing so, she inspired countless other women to feel confident about their bodies too. So why the change of…6 minutes read
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5 years ago
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Are high heels bad for you? 7 pretty awful things that happen to your body revealedThough we're all aware that they look good, it's not unsurprising that high heels are bad for you. The world can be an unfair place. More often than not, good things in life have their consequences. Too much chocolate leads to an increase in weight, too many holidays lead to…5 minutes read
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10 absurd pieces of advice people used to give womenWe grow up hearing all kinds of advice, including things like "you'll get curly hair if you eat the crusts of bread". But while these are largely quite harmless, it seems that the advice people have been dished out over the centuries is rather more... questionable. Especially for women. Yes, we've…7 minutes read
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5 years ago
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Valentina Tereshkova was the first woman in space – here's her incredible storyYou may know about the Space Race, but likely not enough about Valentina Tereshkova. The Space Race was the battle between the capitalist USA and the communist Soviet Union to prove their military, technological, and ideological dominance. This led to huge advances in technology. As well as a greater emphasis on…6 minutes read
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5 years ago
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Your Zodiac sign may determine what traits people find most irresistable about youYes, we're all wonderful in our own ways, but even the biggest sceptics have related to their zodiac sign at one point or the other. Each of the astrological signs have their own quirks and behavioural tendencies, and while some of them might explain your testy attitude to certain situations,…6 minutes read
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