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How to have a conversation with someone who is experiencing domestic violence.

Patric Gagne is a sociopath. This is her story.

'My son died when he was 8. His final words changed the course of my entire life.'

'I suspected my boyfriend was cheating. Then I found him in an online group exposing his double life.'

For 10 years, Keri was saying a 'long goodbye' to her mum.

'As I tried to leave my abusive partner, I discovered multiple women had AVOs against him.'

'I turned a guy down for a date. Years later, he sent me a chilling message.'

'My dad was "absent" for 20 years of my life. I only just found out why.'

Rowan is raising a baby with her two wives.

'Unequal treatment among siblings.' 5 not so obvious tactics narcissists use.

'I was cheating on my husband when I fell pregnant. The decision I made was heartbreaking.'

'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.'

Shannen Findlay

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

Shannen Findlay

'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.'

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?'

Holly Wainwright

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

Holly Wainwright

'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.'

Dr Gabrielle Morrissey

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

Natasha Janssens

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

Holly Wainwright

'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.

Teresa McNamara

'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.

The Conversation

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

For 10 years, Keri was saying a 'long goodbye' to her mum.

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.'

LGBTQI

The women falling in love with women later in life.

If you thought Challengers was risqué, you should know about new queer drama Pillion.

Cassandra Green

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

Cassandra Green

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

Shannen Findlay

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

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.

Shannen Findlay

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.

Shannen Findlay

'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.'

Danielle Scrimshaw

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.'

'Homophobia killed my little brother.'

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

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

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

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

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

Mikayla Floriano

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

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

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

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

Emma Jane Holmes

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

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

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

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

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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.'

'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.'

'After 20 years of marriage, my husband told me he "needed some space". He never came back.'

'I was tormented by my sister for decades. I truly thought she might kill me.'

'I'm a completely different person.' Lisa had to lose everything to find freedom.

PARENTING CONFESSION: 'I feel so guilty about my close relationship with my stepdaughter.'

'My friend pushed me to leave my toxic boyfriend. Then she started dating him.'

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

Meet the divorced single mums who were once 'tradwives'.

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

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

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

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