Family - Mamamia

'My friend told me I was 'too much drama'. It destroyed my self-confidence.'

There are only 2 types of friends everyone needs in their life, according to a psychotherapist.

‘After a disagreement, my best friend deleted me from her life. It was a relief.’

"A cheese platter is a perfectly acceptable meal": 7 women share the best piece of advice they got from their mum.

"I was told I was a 'bad friend' this year. I refuse to apologise for it."

Shannen Findlay

I was ghosted by my best friend. I still have no idea why.

Mary Rose Madigan

'I spent a year trying to make friends as an adult. Here's how it went.'

"It feels worse than a breakup." I was dumped by my work wife.

"Her name was Sarah: My great-grandmother was beaten to death by a white man."

Just got a puppy? Here are the mistakes I made that turned my fur baby into a monster.

Valentina Todoroska

'For 30 years, I was made to feel worthless by family. So I ghosted them.'

'When I got married, I took my husband's name. Two years later, I'm changing it.'

Petra Wintzloff

'My addict brother threatened to kidnap my child. I'm scared of him, and I'm scared for him.'

The 3 most important things to teach your quarantine puppy, according to a dog trainer.

It's been 3 years since Charlie Gard died. This is what his parents' lives look like now.

"Every year, I feel grief and gratitude." My mum neglected me, but she also loved me.

'When I was 2, my beautiful mother took her life. This is how I honour her.'

"I can't wait to hug her." 8 women share what it's like to be away from their mums in isolation.

'My husband was about to move in with the woman he left me for. Then the pandemic hit.'

'10 years ago, my mum rejected me. When we went into lockdown, she picked up the phone.'

Jessica Lovejoy

'Working from home would've been a death sentence for my mum. I'm not exaggerating.'

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