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Marketing Account Executive Emily O’Neill’s Christmas wishlist

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Marketing Account Executive Meghan Killalea’s Christmas wishlist

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IMAGE Interiors Editor Megan Burn’s Christmas wishlist

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Divorce: A sometimes necessary tragedy


by Amanda Cassidy
18th Mar 2023

Ending a marriage can be complicated and obviously devastating, but rarely do we hear about the positive effects of divorce on people's lives after the emotional dust settles. Amanda Cassidy speaks to those who believe divorce has changed their lives for the better.

“I remember telling someone early on in my marriage that if I ever got divorced I’d feel as if I’d failed,” Sara admits. “It was such a flippant thing to say and after my own marriage ended, I struggled with those feelings that I’d let myself down. I was ashamed it worked out for everyone else but not me.” “Sara’s reaction to the ending of her relationship is a common experience,” explains family counsellor Harry...

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