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I'm still looking for a job 8 months after my layoff. I have 20 years of experience and can't get hired - I'm scared.

Jennifer Gittelman faces prolonged unemployment after a mass layoff despite actively applying for jobs, leading to scarcity and essential financial stress.
#family

College athlete raising 5 siblings after mother loses breast cancer battle

Armorion Smith is balancing college football and family responsibilities after his mother's death, becoming the guardian for four siblings.

Running From Shame (for 26.2 Miles)

The marathon represented a personal struggle and a quest for redemption amid a tumultuous past.

Dry January: How It Creates Space for a Better Life - Tiny Buddha

Acknowledging the struggle with alcohol and seeking change can be an essential first step in recovery.

College athlete raising 5 siblings after mother loses breast cancer battle

Armorion Smith is balancing college football and family responsibilities after his mother's death, becoming the guardian for four siblings.

Running From Shame (for 26.2 Miles)

The marathon represented a personal struggle and a quest for redemption amid a tumultuous past.

Dry January: How It Creates Space for a Better Life - Tiny Buddha

Acknowledging the struggle with alcohol and seeking change can be an essential first step in recovery.
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#redemption

How Addiction and Trauma Shaped Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Turbulent Life

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. embodies a complex narrative of personal redemption and ongoing struggles with addiction and irresponsible behavior despite a successful public life.

How Can A Life Be Wonderful? | Defector

The article explores the burdens and struggles faced by George Bailey in "It's a Wonderful Life," highlighting the overwhelming nature of societal pressures.

How Addiction and Trauma Shaped Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Turbulent Life

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. embodies a complex narrative of personal redemption and ongoing struggles with addiction and irresponsible behavior despite a successful public life.

How Can A Life Be Wonderful? | Defector

The article explores the burdens and struggles faced by George Bailey in "It's a Wonderful Life," highlighting the overwhelming nature of societal pressures.
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Tipperary pensioner fears he will be sent to prison after losing appeal to keep log-cabin home

Sean Meehan fears imprisonment after planning application for his log cabin was denied, despite significant legal investment.

The Shocking True Story Behind The Kings of Tupelo

The Kings of Tupelo explores the life and challenges faced by Paul Kevin Curtis, highlighting themes of conspiracy, rivalry, and personal devastation.
Conspiracy theories and personal rivalries led to wrongful accusations and a dramatic life change for Curtis.

Chris Hoy: Terminal cancer diagnosis was 'the biggest shock of my life'

Chris Hoy describes his terminal cancer diagnosis as the toughest challenge of his life.
#identity

Is Identity Born or Made?: Lessons From Lisa Marie Presley

Identity is influenced by both inheritance and personal choices, affecting well-being over a lifetime.

I Was A Megachurch Pastor. Then One Question Changed Everything.

Confronting one's sexual orientation in a judgmental environment can be a path to liberation, despite the risks involved.

The Weirdest Psychological Thriller of the Year is Secretly a Monster Movie

Motherhood has consumed Amy Adams' character, reducing her identity to simply being a 'Mother'.

Is Identity Born or Made?: Lessons From Lisa Marie Presley

Identity is influenced by both inheritance and personal choices, affecting well-being over a lifetime.

I Was A Megachurch Pastor. Then One Question Changed Everything.

Confronting one's sexual orientation in a judgmental environment can be a path to liberation, despite the risks involved.

The Weirdest Psychological Thriller of the Year is Secretly a Monster Movie

Motherhood has consumed Amy Adams' character, reducing her identity to simply being a 'Mother'.
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#mental-health

Behind the Mask of Mental Illness

Maintaining a facade due to mental illness is challenging and isolating; true acceptance comes from revealing one's authentic self.

'My son asks me why I look so sad. I'm stressed'

Dennis James struggles with homelessness and mental health challenges after losing his housing and job, highlighting systemic issues in local support services.

How the psychiatric narrative hinders those who hear voices | Aeon Essays

Luca struggles with the torment of voices in his mind, revealing a complex interplay of perceived reality and mental health challenges.

Sophie White: 'I assumed I'd never have a family, a career or a day free of thoughts of violence and suicide. But these things are possible'

Discovering shared experiences can reshape outlook on mental illness.
Reading about others' struggles can provide comfort and validation in personal experiences.

Behind the Mask of Mental Illness

Maintaining a facade due to mental illness is challenging and isolating; true acceptance comes from revealing one's authentic self.

'My son asks me why I look so sad. I'm stressed'

Dennis James struggles with homelessness and mental health challenges after losing his housing and job, highlighting systemic issues in local support services.

How the psychiatric narrative hinders those who hear voices | Aeon Essays

Luca struggles with the torment of voices in his mind, revealing a complex interplay of perceived reality and mental health challenges.

Sophie White: 'I assumed I'd never have a family, a career or a day free of thoughts of violence and suicide. But these things are possible'

Discovering shared experiences can reshape outlook on mental illness.
Reading about others' struggles can provide comfort and validation in personal experiences.
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Stanley Tucci opens up about his experience with cancer

Stanley Tucci, despite his love for food, faced a life-changing battle with oral cancer that impacted his taste and smell.
#relationships

I Was Widowed At 29. Then An Unexpected Phone Call Led Me To Discover My Husband's Affairs.

Navigating grief and relationships as a young widow involves complex emotions of anger, betrayal, and societal expectations.

My Brilliant Friend Recap: No Place Like Home

Lenù's emotional journey reflects the complexities of relationships and responsibilities amid personal turmoil.

I Was Widowed At 29. Then An Unexpected Phone Call Led Me To Discover My Husband's Affairs.

Navigating grief and relationships as a young widow involves complex emotions of anger, betrayal, and societal expectations.

My Brilliant Friend Recap: No Place Like Home

Lenù's emotional journey reflects the complexities of relationships and responsibilities amid personal turmoil.
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Rapper Shyne says former mentor Sean Diddy' Combs destroyed' his life

Shyne blames Sean Diddy Combs for his life turmoil following a 1999 nightclub shooting, highlighting his own hardships while Combs faces legal challenges.

'I don't see the point of being left in a chair in a body that's wasting away' - one woman's battle for the right to die

Siobhan Malone McBarron emphasizes her battle with severe health challenges and her desire to choose what is right for her amid adversity.

Emma Hayes: I've got energy again, excitement, a chance to build something'

Emma Hayes pinpointed a crucial moment in a toe save that signaled their promise of winning gold in the Olympics.

DWCS Week 3's Malcolm Wellmaker: From Fixing Pipes to Winning Fights

Malcolm Wellmaker juggles a demanding job in construction with his MMA training, illustrating the challenges faced by regional fighters.

'Father of the Bride' star Kimberly Williams-Paisley lost her voice for 2 years, shares 'badass' neck scar photo

Kimberly Williams-Paisley reveals her struggle with losing her voice and undergoing successful vocal cord surgery after nearly two years of challenges.

Sicko Yorgos Is Back

Yorgos Lanthimos returns to themes of personal, familial, and societal degradation in his new film Kinds of Kindness, showcasing his unique style of absurdism and abasement.

Ex-MLB IF Burroughs dies coaching Little League

Sean Burroughs, a former Little League World Series champion and MLB player, has passed away at 43.

Gad Elmaleh's New Film, 'Stay with Us,' is About a Crisis of Faith - Frenchly

Gad Elmaleh's latest film delves deep into faith, portraying his personal struggle with religion in a serious and thought-provoking manner.

Franz Kakfa letter shows author's anguished struggle with writer's block

Kafka's struggle with writing intensified due to health issues and personal anguish, as revealed in a rare letter soon to be auctioned.

Sharon Stone says she lost $18 million of savings when people took advantage of her after she suffered a stroke in 2001

Sharon Stone opens up about losing $18 million in savings after a stroke in 2001.

New York military veteran comes out in obituary: I was gay all my life'

Colonel Edward Thomas Ryan came out as gay in his obituary after his death, revealing a lifelong secret due to fear of rejection.
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'I was in the depths of alcoholism, then my son said two sentences that changed my life'

Alcohol addiction can strain relationships, even with loved ones.
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