Tag: Real Life
7 days ago
belfastlive.co.uk

Co Antrim boy's memory lives on as mum sets up charity to help other families

Mark died at the age of 8, after a brave battle with complex congenital heart disease

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8 days ago
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Belfast woman embarks on weight loss journey after hating photos of herself from girls' holiday

"I struggled walking, breathing and generally getting about, everything ached"

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25 days ago
belfastlive.co.uk

Cuan Mhuire Addiction Centre marks 40 years of helping families through the darkest of days

"It didn’t matter whether I died or not"

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26 days ago
belfastlive.co.uk

NI man opens up on how Probation Service gave him a "second chance"

"You get to show not only to your family, but to the rest of the world, that you are not a bad person. You have made ...

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about 1 month ago
belfastlive.co.uk

NI man diagnosed with terminal cancer days before his 21st birthday

"We will never let cancer define him"

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about 2 months ago
belfastlive.co.uk

NI woman urges mammogram attendance after breast cancer diagnosis in her 40s

"I was brought into a room with a sofa and a box of tissues and I knew instantly what was coming"

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about 2 months ago
belfastlive.co.uk

Fundraiser for NI teen paralysed from her stomach down after 8-hour op

"We both have jobs and, although they are supporting us, we know this can’t happen indefinitely, we will need to take...

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about 2 months ago
belfastlive.co.uk

NI man turns life around after advice from probation worker

Former professional boxer Carl Frampton surprised Paul with the news that he had won an award

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2 months ago
belfastlive.co.uk

NI woman diagnosed with cancer while pregnant to begin treatment after giving birth to baby boy

The 24-year-old welcomed her baby boy Ríoghán into the world after being diagnosed with cancer while seven months pre...

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2 months ago
belfastlive.co.uk

NI mum diagnosed with cancer after finding ice-cube shaped lump while pregnant

"When I visited my GP he said it was unlikely it would be anything to worry about"

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2 months ago
belfastlive.co.uk

NI friends hosting fundraising event for local nurses after sons born premature

"We will forever be grateful for everything the staff at both hospitals did for Jack and Bertie"

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2 months ago
belfastlive.co.uk

Belfast mum's 'world turned upside down' by rare cancer diagnosis age 30

"As my daughter was turning one, I was starting chemotherapy"

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2 months ago
belfastlive.co.uk

Belfast appeal for family of seven-year-old on brave fight after cancer diagnosis

"A scan after surgery later revealed the massive tumour they initially cut out was hiding another one underneath"

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3 months ago
belfastlive.co.uk

Tributes to NI woman who died age 36 after skin cancer diagnosis

"Our hearts are shattered without Fiona"

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3 months ago
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Belfast mum diagnosed with cancer after charity's Tweet prompted her to take action

Lyn's skin cancer was detected by the Action Cancer's skin cancer detection service

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3 months ago
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Belfast mum, 24, diagnosed with skin cancer after using sunbeds before holidays

"I used them before going on holiday because I liked getting a 'base-tan' and it became a bit of a habit"

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3 months ago
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NI woman diagnosed with cancer age 22 opens up on reality of health anxiety

"The doctor felt my neck and said it was probably just a swollen lymph node from a throat infection"

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3 months ago
belfastlive.co.uk

NI community rally round young family after three children injured in crash

One of the young boys, suffered brain injuries

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3 months ago
belfastlive.co.uk

Tributes to Belfast child who died from Sudden Death Syndrome

"Life will never ever be the same without her"

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3 months ago
belfastlive.co.uk

Co Antrim mum diagnosed with stage 4 cancer after being told she was too young

"People associate it with the older generation - but I was 28"

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4 months ago
belfastlive.co.uk

NI woman's tribute to dad after sudden death sent shockwaves through family

"Daddy's death was totally unexpected - in our eyes, he was always happy"

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4 months ago
belfastlive.co.uk

NI family's lives 'turned upside down' as mum and baby battle cancer together

"Words cannot express the pain and disbelief this has caused our entire family"

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4 months ago
belfastlive.co.uk

NI mum sheds 10 stone after struggling with weight for years

"I knew if I carried on the way I was going, I would not be here to see my family grow up"

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4 months ago
belfastlive.co.uk

NI pair to cycle 550 miles cycle in memory of niece who died from brain cancer age nine

"When she first started experiencing migraines, doctors told her parents that they shouldn’t be concerned"

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4 months ago
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Downpatrick girl's wheelchair fundraiser given support by Belfast nurses

Megan’s seizures have become difficult to control and have resulted in four admission into hospital

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5 months ago
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Co Down DJ loses ability to speak and use right arm after stroke age 47

"He is a very lovable man, and was always laughing and joking"

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5 months ago
belfastlive.co.uk

Northern Ireland man with 'heart of gold' recovering from toxic shock

"He is the man that always took the time to have a chat and just make your day"

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5 months ago
belfastlive.co.uk

NI man backs new campaign after cancer diagnosis left him in 'state of shock'

Lindsay first thought his symptoms were due to a bout of coronavirus

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5 months ago
belfastlive.co.uk

Belfast young people join forces to support mental health charity

"When I came to The Prince’s Trust, I was a single mum and wanted a reason to get out of the house and do something f...

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5 months ago
belfastlive.co.uk

NI woman opens up about IBS symptoms which turned out to be cancer

The symptoms of ovarian cancer can be difficult to recognise, particularly in the early stages of the disease

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5 months ago
belfastlive.co.uk

NI family's 'unimaginable' pain after losing brother to Sudden Death Syndrome

"He was married and had a one-year-old daughter with another baby on the way"

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5 months ago
belfastlive.co.uk

NI mum turns life around after criminal conviction soon after son's birth

"I was in a dark place - running with a bad crowd with no one to turn to"

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5 months ago
belfastlive.co.uk

Belfast teen's journey from homelessness to award-winning success

"This Christmas was the first time I have been able to buy presents for those around me"

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5 months ago
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Woman's tribute to sister who died after MS diagnosis age 28

"She managed to make it to my wedding but sadly passed away 12 days later"

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6 months ago
belfastlive.co.uk

Belfast woman turns life around after bullying ordeal

"My mental health was so bad that I couldn’t go in"

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6 months ago
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Stormont vigil held by local families bereaved by addiction and mental health

"It is too late for my Jack, and all the other people we have lost - but we need to do this for our grandchildren"

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6 months ago
belfastlive.co.uk

'My eczema was the worst case in Northern Ireland': Belfast man's journey to recovery after 'nigh...

"I could barely blink without blood or pus streaming down my face"

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6 months ago
glasgowlive.co.uk

Glasgow student left unable to walk after horror fall takes first steps three months later

Keenya Majhu, 28, fell down the steps outside her home, causing her to break three bones in her right ankle and tear ...

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6 months ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

'I've done this hundreds of times - but this time I was left paralysed'

Dan Richards described his experience as 'surreal'

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