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fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk

I nearly drowned as a child and was scared of water - but I'm now a swimming coach'

Roberta's fear of water turned into a passion for swimming, transforming her life from a terrified child to a full-time swimming instructor in just two years.

Women in technology

fromMedium

2 months ago

"No" doesn't mean "never" (even when it comes to UX)

"You're always enthusiastic, you like the music and you applaud the others who go into the circle, but you yourself don't go in. Why is that?"

Miscellaneous

fromIndependent

2 months ago

Chloe finds a hobby: Passers-by point and laugh as my kayak hurtles under the Liffey boardwalk

Undeterred by my past trauma, I ventured out on a quest for a new hobby, surprising myself by exploring the world of watersports.

Snowboarding

fromIndependent

3 months ago

Chloe finds a hobby: Clay pigeon shooting is my chance to cosplay as an aristocrat but I end up looking like I'm in the dentist's chair

The author found unexpected joy and exhilaration in clay pigeon shooting despite initial fears and misconceptions about the activity.

Relationships

fromwww.theguardian.com

3 months ago

I'm 16 and I like a boy, but I have no social skills and don't know what to do | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

It's normal to feel unsure about crushes and friendships, especially with changes like moving and Covid-19.

Taking the risk to connect with someone can potentially lead to valuable relationships.