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'I reconnected with a man I had an affair with 20 years ago. I wonder if it was worth all the pain.'

Anonymous

real life

At 13, Harrison's stepmother coerced him into thinking they were in a 'relationship'.

Isabella Ross

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"Our sun will be out very soon." These ANZAC soldiers' love letters are giving us all the feels.

Isabella Ross

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'I got an AVO out against my ex. Then he went and hurt someone else.'

Anonymous

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'After my husband died, I fell in love with his best friend. My former in laws refuse to speak to me.'

Anonymous

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What you need to know about AVOs and whether they actually work.

Belinda Jepsen

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'My dad disowned me when I became a sex worker. Then he found out how much money I make.'

Shannen Findlay

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'I'm famous for being fat. This is what I want you to know.'

Shannen Findlay

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'I was trafficked for sex as a minor. I didn't realise until I was 34.'

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Caroline suffered a traumatic brain injury. It was a year before she even knew she'd had an accident.

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'My husband is everyone’s favourite guy. Behind closed doors, he’s my worst nightmare.'

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'My husband earns $200K a year. My weekly allowance is $200.'

real life

30 years ago, Marian Keyes met the love of her life. Then she entered rehab.

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'5 years ago, I had a trivial argument with my siblings. It ended up exposing a family secret.'

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'After 15 years together, my husband died. Then our entire marriage unravelled.'

real life

At 17, Fletcher was bike riding with mates. An accident changed his life in an instant.

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'My mum's still alive, but the mum I knew is gone.'

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Sarah Joy shared her 'Amish' life on TikTok. Now she's being called a fraud.

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Vic is a psychopath. This is exactly how her brain works.

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'I'm about to be bridesmaid for my friend. But I've been keeping her fiancé’s secret for 10 years.'

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'I was being relentlessly trolled online. Turns out the culprit was living under my roof.'

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'Joe Rogan is ruining my marriage.'

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The incredible true story behind the viral moment that inspired the movie One Life.

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'My partner died in an accident. Then I discovered his secret wealth.'

real life

'I dated a man 20 years older than me. Here's why I recommend you do too.'

real life

What happened when Diane Foley sat down with the man who murdered her son.

real life

'I was forced to quit my job when my boss became obsessed with me.'

real life

'Matt was the love of my life. Then I found out he'd stalked me for 3 years before we started dating.'

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dating

10 first date 'rules' everyone needs to follow.

wellness

'I’m an introvert who’s made a career talking. Here are my yapping hacks that work in every social situation.'

couples

DIVORCE DIARIES: 'My mum stayed with my dad for my siblings and I. Now, I'm in the same position.'

finance

'The 5 biggest mistakes I see people make with their money as a finance coach.'

teens

ASK HOLLY: My son's girlfriend is super-controlling. How do I get him to break up with her?

wellness

'Bread isn't evil.' The 7 things a dietitian wants you to know.

baby

'I'm a financial expert. Here are 4 money questions I wish I asked before having a baby.'

real life

'My partner cheated on me as I don't make them happy, sexually or emotionally. What should I do?'

teens

The one dance move that proves you're a millennial.

career

'Leave room for changes in direction.' 10 women on their best career advice for Gen Z.

home

'Never watch true crime shows right before bed.' 10 women on the do's and don'ts of living alone.

school

'If you didn't do well at school, this is why it's okay.'

friendship

'Don't f**k it up.' How to not make it worse when your friend is having a hard time.

friendship

'Oh that happened to me, too!' Sharing your experiences in conversation is common but sometimes it’s best to just listen.

finance

'I used to struggle to save. Here's how I saved $30k in one year.'

real life

At 17, Fletcher was bike riding with mates. An accident changed his life in an instant.

Isabella Ross

real life

What happened when Diane Foley sat down with the man who murdered her son.

Diane Foley

wellness

'I ate 30 bananas a day to try to heal myself.'

Nicole Madigan

celebrity

Andy Lee on the joy of not having kids.

Isabella Ross

LGBTQI

celebrity

'The blood drained from my face': The moment Sophia Bush knew her marriage was over.

kids

'I had a husband and four kids when I realised I was a lesbian. My family fell apart.'

real life

The five-word phrase that will make you rethink your sexuality.

couples

The women falling in love with women later in life.

sex

Here's how to work out if you're a little bit gay.

dating

4 psychological hacks for working out if a woman is into you.

celebrity

'I'm in a beautiful relationship with a woman.' Natalie Bassingthwaighte has found love again.

news

The unravelling of LGBTQIA+ rights is happening right across the globe at this very moment.

sex

'It's not about them. It's about me.' What people don't realise about being transgender.

politics

'It feels like coming home.' The law reform that's changing lives in the trans community.

sex

'Queer women have been removed from history books for decades. I'm changing that.'

wellness

We need to talk about the mental load of Pride Month.

dating

'I'm a bisexual man. Here are 3 misconceptions people have about dating me.'

health

'Homophobia killed my little brother.'

dating

'It took me 38 years to realise I hate sex with men.' What it's like being a late bloomer lesbian.

real life

This is what it's like to come out as non-binary when you're a professional athlete.

career

'You're probably around more queer people than you think.' Exactly how to be an ally at work.

dating

'I came out at 27 and learned a whole new language. So, I made a lesbian slang glossary.'

explainer

'I travelled on a rainbow party plane for World Pride. Here’s what happened.'

real life

Blume was 'diagnosed' as intersex at 16. They were told to keep it a secret.

news

"We live with his guilt." Melissa's son made a choice that cost 5 lives, including his own.

Belinda Jepsen

baby

Megan Gale miscarried at 9 weeks. Lying there waiting for her procedure, she was recognised.

Amy Clark

baby

'After my stillbirth, I requested time off work. It was declined.'

Nama Winston

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'I spend my days handling dead people. This is what it's taught me about living.'

Emma Jane Holmes

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Exactly ten years on, Brittany Murphy's mysterious death is still haunting Hollywood.

Zara McDonald

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"You're grieving someone that you didn't even get to see": Heather Maltman on the heartbreak of miscarriage.

Belinda Jepsen

news

"I've never been loved like that before." Robin Bailey on life after Sean Pickwell's death.

Jessica Wang

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"It still hurts." Libby Trickett on the 'weird grief' of early pregnancy loss.

Belinda Jepsen

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'My husband turned into a monster while drinking. One night I recorded the abuse.'

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'I made a confession about my childhood to my friend. It blew her entire family apart.'

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'One day you wake up and it hits you.' Kayla Itsines on knowing he's not your person.

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It's been 10 years since Rosie Batty's son Luke was murdered. She still lights a candle every day.

Shannen Findlay

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Lilly's partner died in a freak accident at their engagement party. She's pregnant with their child.

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'My boss is a toxic bully. She's also my sister.'

Anonymous

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'I thought my son was smoking weed. He was hiding a much darker secret.'

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'At 32 I had a hubby, baby and high flying career. Then I blew it all up.'

Jo Wagstaff

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'I broke up with my girlfriend of 7 years. Then I started stalking her.'

Nicole Madigan

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Hannah contracted a common virus in pregnancy. The impact was devastating.

Isabella Ross

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'I forgave my husband for his affair. 2 years later, he was at it again.'

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'I posted about my fear of turning 40 on Instagram. The response wasn't what I expected.'

Alix Nicholson

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We need to talk about the cost of divorce in 2024.

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'I wrote to Keli Lane in prison for years. This is what she told me.'

Libby-Jane Charleston

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'I reconnected with a man I had an affair with 20 years ago. I wonder if it was worth all the pain.'

At 13, Harrison's stepmother coerced him into thinking they were in a 'relationship'.

"Our sun will be out very soon." These ANZAC soldiers' love letters are giving us all the feels.

'I got an AVO out against my ex. Then he went and hurt someone else.'

'After my husband died, I fell in love with his best friend. My former in laws refuse to speak to me.'

What you need to know about AVOs and whether they actually work.

'My dad disowned me when I became a sex worker. Then he found out how much money I make.'

'I'm famous for being fat. This is what I want you to know.'

'I was trafficked for sex as a minor. I didn't realise until I was 34.'

Caroline suffered a traumatic brain injury. It was a year before she even knew she'd had an accident.

'My husband is everyone’s favourite guy. Behind closed doors, he’s my worst nightmare.'

'My husband earns $200K a year. My weekly allowance is $200.'

30 years ago, Marian Keyes met the love of her life. Then she entered rehab.

'5 years ago, I had a trivial argument with my siblings. It ended up exposing a family secret.'

'After 15 years together, my husband died. Then our entire marriage unravelled.'

At 17, Fletcher was bike riding with mates. An accident changed his life in an instant.

'My mum's still alive, but the mum I knew is gone.'

Sarah Joy shared her 'Amish' life on TikTok. Now she's being called a fraud.

Vic is a psychopath. This is exactly how her brain works.

'I'm about to be bridesmaid for my friend. But I've been keeping her fiancé’s secret for 10 years.'

'I was being relentlessly trolled online. Turns out the culprit was living under my roof.'

'Joe Rogan is ruining my marriage.'

The incredible true story behind the viral moment that inspired the movie One Life.

'My partner died in an accident. Then I discovered his secret wealth.'

'I dated a man 20 years older than me. Here's why I recommend you do too.'

What happened when Diane Foley sat down with the man who murdered her son.

'I was forced to quit my job when my boss became obsessed with me.'

'Matt was the love of my life. Then I found out he'd stalked me for 3 years before we started dating.'

Advice

10 first date 'rules' everyone needs to follow.

'I’m an introvert who’s made a career talking. Here are my yapping hacks that work in every social situation.'

'This 5-second relationship hack keeps my long-term relationship alive.'

ASK HOLLY: 'My boyfriend's ex stays over at his house. Can I ban it?'

ASK HOLLY: 'My daughter is pregnant again and I don't think I can cope.'

'Exactly how I saved over $160K and bought a home in under 3 years.'

'I blew a $62K inheritance in a year. This is exactly what I spent it on.'

DIVORCE DIARIES: 'My mum stayed with my dad for my siblings and I. Now, I'm in the same position.'

'The 5 biggest mistakes I see people make with their money as a finance coach.'

ASK HOLLY: My son's girlfriend is super-controlling. How do I get him to break up with her?

'Bread isn't evil.' The 7 things a dietitian wants you to know.

'I'm a financial expert. Here are 4 money questions I wish I asked before having a baby.'

'My partner cheated on me as I don't make them happy, sexually or emotionally. What should I do?'

The one dance move that proves you're a millennial.

'Leave room for changes in direction.' 10 women on their best career advice for Gen Z.

'Never watch true crime shows right before bed.' 10 women on the do's and don'ts of living alone.

'If you didn't do well at school, this is why it's okay.'

'Don't f**k it up.' How to not make it worse when your friend is having a hard time.

'Oh that happened to me, too!' Sharing your experiences in conversation is common but sometimes it’s best to just listen.

'I used to struggle to save. Here's how I saved $30k in one year.'

At 17, Fletcher was bike riding with mates. An accident changed his life in an instant.

What happened when Diane Foley sat down with the man who murdered her son.

'I ate 30 bananas a day to try to heal myself.'

Andy Lee on the joy of not having kids.

LGBTQI

'The blood drained from my face': The moment Sophia Bush knew her marriage was over.

'I had a husband and four kids when I realised I was a lesbian. My family fell apart.'

The five-word phrase that will make you rethink your sexuality.

The women falling in love with women later in life.

Here's how to work out if you're a little bit gay.

4 psychological hacks for working out if a woman is into you.

'I'm in a beautiful relationship with a woman.' Natalie Bassingthwaighte has found love again.

The unravelling of LGBTQIA+ rights is happening right across the globe at this very moment.

'It's not about them. It's about me.' What people don't realise about being transgender.

'It feels like coming home.' The law reform that's changing lives in the trans community.

'Queer women have been removed from history books for decades. I'm changing that.'

We need to talk about the mental load of Pride Month.

'I'm a bisexual man. Here are 3 misconceptions people have about dating me.'