Real Life
NOVEMBER 2023
Erina wrote a book about cults. It led to a shocking realisation.
The real-life family behind Cheaper By The Dozen.
'I was with a covert narcissist for 20 years. I didn't have a clue.'
What life is like when you're asexual and aromantic.
'Saying sorry does not excuse or erase it.' The thalidomide apology 62 years in the making.
The very creepy tale of the ghost that haunted the Mamamia office.
Kellie received a warning from school about her teen's morbid humour, and had to explain why.
Young people who commit violent acts are often victims themselves. How do we break the cycle?
Sophie and Davy DNA tested their 10-year-old daughter. She wasn't a match for either of them.
Janet is terminally ill. From today, she will have the choice to end her life.
'When I went into premature labour, my partner screamed at me for 'ruining his plans'.'
We asked for your ghost stories and wow, you delivered. Here are 4 of the creepiest.
Being on dating apps is a bin fire. Here are the most unhinged messages we've ever received.
ASK HOLLY: ‘We don’t want our single, flaky friend to come on our group holiday.’
Non-fatal strangulation is what domestic violence advocates fear the most right now.
The secrets of lesbian sex. (And no, it's not like every porn movie you've seen.)
'I'm an excellent wife and mum. But I can't seem to keep any friends.'
'I study narcissists for a living. Here's exactly how to spot one.'
'For 21 years my husband has acted like he 'owns' my body. I've only just realised what this means.'
The 'pregnant mummy blogger' whose terminally ill baby was exposed as a lie.
'I live on Sydney's Billionaire's Row. This is exactly what it's like.'
The real estate agent who has sex with his coworker in rentals.
The tragic story of Judith Barsi, the young girl who voiced Ducky in The Land Before Time.
EXCLUSIVE: Cassie Sainsbury discovered her sexuality in a Colombian prison.
Rebecca is the only person in the world who can remember life before she was born.
These 5 people died and came back to life. This is what they saw.
'I was 31 weeks pregnant when I found out I had cancer. One thing saved me.'
'The 7 questions I get asked all the time since I quit my job to work on OnlyFans.'
In 2007, Rebecca Hazel had coffee with JC. It led to her trying to uncover the truth about Chris Dawson.
'I'm a former male escort. Here are 4 reasons I would turn down clients.'
'My brother lives with a disability. His schooling experience taught me one thing.'
'What happened when my therapist ghosted me.'
In 1991, Pam Reynolds went into brain surgery. She says she could hear and see the whole thing.
'I'm left grieving someone who never existed. But the pain is real.'
In 2016, the Tromp family fled their home and drove 800km north. We still don't know why.
'Multiple doctors told me there was nothing wrong with my son. Then his school called me.'
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