Life after: Domestic violence
After surviving a murder attempt by her ex-husband, Rachel Williams now uses her story to help others The post Life after: Domestic violence appeared first on Positive News.
View ArticleFor the love of: spending time with strangers
When his wife died, Will Buckingham found solace in people he didn’t know. Is it time we all celebrated what strangers can offer? The post For the love of: spending time with strangers appeared first...
View Article‘I play his favourite reggae songs’: the joyful ways people remember loved ones
Marking the anniversary of a loved one’s death is an important ritual. But these events don’t need to be only sorrowful The post ‘I play his favourite reggae songs’: the joyful ways people remember...
View ArticleWhat went right this week: London’s ‘urban forest’, plus more
London responded to wildfires with trees, rewilders ‘achieved the impossible’, scientists questioned notions of death, plus more The post What went right this week: London’s ‘urban forest’, plus more...
View ArticleWhy gratitude is good for us – and five ways to practise it this winter
For many people, winter can bring on the blues. Science shows that nurturing gratitude can help shift our focus to what’s positive The post Why gratitude is good for us – and five ways to practise it...
View Article‘Hagitude’: why women entering the menopause should embrace their inner crone
Dr Sharon Blackie is urging women entering the second half of life to welcome the transformative power of the menopause The post ‘Hagitude’: why women entering the menopause should embrace their inner...
View ArticleInternational Women’s Day: 15 trailblazing women making the world better
From conservation to gender equality, Positive News celebrates some of the brilliant female pioneers, leaders and creators driving change The post International Women’s Day: 15 trailblazing women...
View ArticleThe butterflies of Liberia: transforming the lives of former child soldiers
In Liberia, a project from a former teen soldier that offers CBT and cash transfers to violent street criminals is changing lives The post The butterflies of Liberia: transforming the lives of former...
View ArticleEight ways to stay sane in the climate crisis
Feeling fretful about the climate emergency? You’re not alone. Here’s how to manage ‘eco-anxiety’ The post Eight ways to stay sane in the climate crisis appeared first on Positive News.
View ArticleFor the love of: Psychedelic therapy
Rana Rahimpour went from being BBC Persia’s lead anchor to becoming a psychedelic therapist The post For the love of: Psychedelic therapy appeared first on Positive News.
View ArticleLife after: Sexual abuse and grooming
Sammy Woodhouse was subjected to brutal treatment by her former ‘boyfriend’. After rebuilding her life, she has helped thousands of others The post Life after: Sexual abuse and grooming appeared first...
View ArticleTell us about a woman who inspires you
Ahead of International Women’s Day, we want to hear about the women who inspire Positive News readers The post Tell us about a woman who inspires you appeared first on Positive News.
View ArticleFrom Lagos to Lima: seven striking photos from our trailblazing mental health...
Our photographers tell us the human stories behind their favourite shots The post From Lagos to Lima: seven striking photos from our trailblazing mental health series appeared first on Positive News.
View ArticleThinking outside the box: eco concerns prompt greener funeral options
As more people seek a climate-friendly end to their lives, funerals are changing. Will eco burials go mainstream? The post Thinking outside the box: eco concerns prompt greener funeral options appeared...
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