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Unending Rain
Whenever someone, especially an American, says how miserable all the rain is in Wales, I switch into a protective parent mode. “It doesn’t rain as much…
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Post Busy Come Down
Two weeks ago, my typical day started at 6am with a 20-minute jog around the streetlight lit bus routes. Then home to get myself and three littles…
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The Olivia Rodrigo Release
Bududududududududu (is that how you spell the sound of drumming?). Imaginary drumsticks crashing down onto the air beneath me. Eyes closed just enough…
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When You Don't Belong
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on: Can A Dog Change Your Life?
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How To Keep Sex Workers Safe
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Fear Of Missing Out
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Living Away From Family During Holidays
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Just January, and Raging Hormones
Let me take you back to exactly 15 days ago. I’d been dreading the Monday after having over two weeks off, galivanting around (mainly our house) with my…
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Living Away From Family During Holidays
This morning, we woke up like any other morning. I snoozed my 5:50 alarm, which then woke me ten minutes later. Snuck out for a jog that was more like a…
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Is This Crop Top Modest Enough?
Bit of a disclaimer. Body parts will be mentioned, so if this will make you stumble, perhaps don’t read on. (You’ll get the sarcasm of this statement…
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The Pressure to Win (at kids' football)
It’s Saturday morning at the football pitch. 10:30 am. The drizzle is just getting everything wet enough to make me shiver underneath my four layers…
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It Isn't The Fault of Asylum Seekers That You Can't Get A Doctor's Appointment
Little heavier here today, but life isn’t sunshine and lollipops so let’s do this. If you listen to the radio, watch the TV, or read the news on your…
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At Least You Have A House
Last night, I had a dream that I was in an old friend’s house, my dream house. A little American-styled wooden-clad house with a wide front porch. It…
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Need To Be The Best
Over the last month, I’ve taken time to reflect on why I’ve been so keen to quit journalism. If you’ve just started ready these Letters from Lauren…
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