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This time of year sees people celebrating in different ways, whether it’s Christmas, Hanukkah, the new year or just enjoying the winter time. I’m interested in hearing what this time of year is like for you – perhaps you’re missing someone who’s no longer here or things at home might be especially hard.
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This is going to be the second Christmas without nan, and last year was probably the hardest. She was always a big part of our life and we still find it hard. The main reason I dread Christmas is because...
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I always get so nervous and shaky before I have to do or say anything in public, and I don't know why. It got so bad today that I cried even though I only had to speak a few lines....
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Mom
Mom
i am experiencing a hard time living at hom with my mom ever since she was caught cheating on my dad with another man. i was just 7 years old when i sat on the top of the stairs watching...
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My brother wants to join the army
My brother wants to join the army
Hey, Sam. I'm really worried about my brother. He's really intent on joining the army, he's even trying to guilt trip mum into signing the papers because he's not 18 and saying she's ruining his life if she doesn't. I'm...
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Death of something I love
Death of something I love
My guinea Pig died About an hour ago. I'm crying my eyes out and I don't know why. It was a big shock to me, I was just playing my iPad at 8:30am and I thought of feeding Milo. (Milo...
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does this count as domestic abuse?
does this count as domestic abuse?
Hello Sam! So this is a question about domestic abuse, i know what it is but does it count as domestic abuse if it only happens when arguments get out of control, and only on the odd occasion? Thank you x
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my brother
my brother
My brother loves me deeply as a sister, but I just hate him. He has only half of a working body, like the other part is weak. But he can still walk and pick up things. What I'm worried about...
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Step mum
Step mum
My mum and dad broke up when I was around 5, they had three children, me, my older sister and my younger sister. My mum started taking drugs and my dad didn't want to believe it, but things got so...
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What is puberty?
What is puberty?
I'm a 10 yr old girl and everyone at school is talking about puberty and I think I'm the only one that doesn't know exactly what it means. What is puberty?
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