My motherhood experience is a whirlwind of IVF, a miscarriage, surrogacy and a high-risk pregnancy. It culminates with having five kiddos – four of which were born within 13 months of…
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“You’ve Got To Advocate For Yourself”: Kaleigh’s Journey As A New Mother
by Taylor Teamby Taylor TeamMy husband and I always knew we wanted to start our family pretty early. I have always had that motherly instinct and have always known I wanted to be a…
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7 Ways You Can Help Yourself Or A Loved One With Loneliness This Festive Season
by Lucy Freemanby Lucy FreemanWe’re getting closer to the most wonderful time of the year – Christmas! It’s the time of year where family and friends get together for festive meals, games and joy.…
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“Asking For Help Doesn’t Make You Any Less Of A Mum”: Michelle’s Motherhood Journey
by Taylor Teamby Taylor TeamWould you believe me if I said I picked out my wedding date years before I even knew my husband existed? I sure wouldn’t. Would you also believe me if…
It could be that you’re going to university, getting a new job or moving in with your significant other. Whatever the reason is, leaving home is a step that everyone…
Looking after yourself is tricky. Looking after yourself and someone else? Now that’s even harder. It can be difficult to know what to focus on when you’re taking care of…
It’s a rollercoaster It’s a hard time. At some points, it feels impossible. You feel like you can’t cope. You just want to lock yourself away in your room and…
Something we’ve been following for a while at Taylor Magazine is Gurls Talk – an online community of women who can share their experiences in an open-minded and judgement-free environment,…
In my experience, I have found that friendships can be the easiest things in the world. They can require no effort from either person in order for them to thrive.…
Maybe you’ve been thinking about it for as far back as you can remember…Maybe it never even crossed your mind until it became your reality…Or maybe it was something you…
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3 Ways To Stay In Touch With Long-Distance Friends
by Khristy Chooby Khristy ChooWe’ve all probably dealt with this scenario before. Having to say a (temporary!) goodbye to someone who’s moving away, whether to another state or whole different country altogether. Fortunately, even…
The first mobile phone number I ever memorised was that of my big sister. I was eight when I was bought a pink, brick-like Nokia, and every day when I…
What would we do without our friends? From reuniting for the start of another academic season, to celebrating each and every holiday together (Galentine’s Day, Christmas, Halloween, Bonfire Night… any…
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The KonMari Method Works With Friendships, Too
by Sarah Lynchby Sarah LynchFor most, tidying up is a dreary, rainy day activity, neglected until the mounting loads of clothes, papers, books and knick knacks have finally made our homes unlivable. But tidying…
Is there anything worse than the heaviness of an unresolved disagreement lingering in the air? Or the anxiety of sensing impending conflict on the horizon? Disagreeing is a part of…
Gift-giving. Raise your hand if the idea of venturing out onto the busy high street sounds like your worst nightmare. It can be incredibly daunting when you know you want…