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"I’m sitting with my family watching Ellie Simmonds take to the Strictly dance floor in a beautiful gold dress.The Paralympian smiles from ear to ear as she performs her incredible cha-cha – and I’m grinning right back at her. As the audience applauds Ellie, I feel like it’s one of the best moments of my entire life. My excitement has been building up to this moment since August, when it was announced she’d be taking part.

All relationships are unique, but most tend to follow a similar pattern. Understanding the different stages, from initial dates and the first holiday to unveiling any unattractive habits in front of each other, can help you deal with the common issues that often arise. OK! columnist LalalaLetMeExplain, who’s also the author of Block, Delete, Move On: It’s Not You, It’s Them, has advice for some of the typical problems you might face at each of the seven milestones...The early romance stage When you don’t know what your relationship status is: “It’s exciting at the start of a new romance, but trying to figure out how your partner views your relationship can be unsettling.

In Lalalaletmeexplain's hit column, readers ask for her expert advice on their own love, sex and relationship problems. With over 200k Instagram followers, Lala is the anonymous voice helping womankind through every bump in the road. An established sex, dating and relationship educator, she’s had her fair share of relationship drama and shares her wisdom on social media to a loyal army of followers.

Content warning – this feature discussessuicidal feelings. For World Mental Health week, two women have written powerful letters to their past selves to let them know that life is worth living. Zoe Blood, 29, works for a charity and lives in London with her friends.

Warning: This article contains mentions of weight loss and a restricted diet. Megan Davies, 29 lives in South Wales and is a sub editor at OK! - as well as now being an internet sensation... "One Monday lunch break, I found myself searching for ways to get rid of my miserable symptoms caused by Hashimotos Thyroiditis.

Property expert and TV presenter Sarah Beeny, 50, was diagnosed with cancer in August after finding a lump in her breast and has now started chemotherapy. Her mother passed away from the disease when Sarah was just 10 years old. Janis Deville-Hallam, 59, from Weston-super-Mare, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018.

In Lalalaletmeexplain's hit column, readers ask for her expert advice on their own love, sex and relationship problems. With over 200k Instagram followers, Lala is the anonymous voice helping womankind through every bump in the road. An established sex, dating and relationship educator, she’s had her fair share of relationship drama and shares her wisdom on social media to a loyal army of followers.

When you’re ready to start a family you often have a million questions – and you want the answers right away. While doctors can respond to most medical queries, there are some outcomes that can’t be predicted - or so we thought. Fortune-tellers have been prophesying our futures for centuries and there’s now a growing trend for hopeful parents and mums-to-be to seek psychic’s advice on their baby concerns and queries.

Nestled deep within the Peak District, Bleaklow Farm is the ideal destination for anyone wanting to unwind and discover the national park’s rolling hills and limestone landscape. And with cashmere-filled mattresses, underfloor heating and a hot tub from where you can lie back and enjoy the view, the countryside abode is nothing short of spectacular. But this is no average weekend spa retreat.The idyllic farmhouse has taken on a whole new identity as a refuge for women seeking a spot of TLC and emotional healing.

Gill Ayling, 59, from North Lancashire had an unbreakable bond with her only son Nathan. The mum was devastated when she found her son had passed away in bed aged just 31, despite no previous serious health concerns. It was later discovered his heart was to blame.

In Lalalaletmeexplain's hit column, readers ask for her expert advice on their own love, sex and relationship problems. With over 200k Instagram followers, Lala is the anonymous voice helping womankind through every bump in the road. An established sex, dating and relationship educator, she’s had her fair share of relationship drama and shares her wisdom on social media to a loyal army of followers.

To an outsider, TV presenter Jo Wilson, 37, seems to have a charmed life.The beautiful blonde has a dream job at Sky Sports, is proud mamma to Mabel, nearly two, and she lives in a chocolate box pretty Cotswolds cottage with her loving partner Dan, 42. But no one is exempt from getting cancer. And Jo - who’s presented Sky Sports since 2015 - was diagnosed with stage 3 cervical cancer earlier this summer.

As the school bell rang, and my children trooped into their respective classrooms on their first day back last month I took a deep breath and….whooped for joy! Apologies if I startled the other mums - some of whom were weeping with sadness at being parted from their little treasures - but I simply couldn’t contain my joy a moment longer. I love my children, Ruadhan, seven and Donnacha, five, beyond words. I would die for them.

Watching your daughter marry the love of their life is a day a lot of mothers look forward to, and envisage how things may pan out. When Sharon thought about what her daughter Morag Crichton’s wedding day might look like in the future, she never could have predicted the events that would unfold. Sharon was witness as Morag married a complete stranger - Luke Dawson - for E4’s popular show Married at First Sight.The pair didn't have the smoothest ride on the show.The unique set-up led to an unusual experience for the close mother and daughter… “Morag told me over the phone on an otherwise uneventful day that she was going to marry a stranger in front of the nation in three weeks’ time.

In Lalalaletmeexplain's hit column, readers ask for her expert advice on their own love, sex and relationship problems. With over 200k Instagram followers, Lala is the anonymous voice helping womankind through every bump in the road. An established sex, dating and relationship educator, she’s had her fair share of relationship drama and shares her wisdom on social media to a loyal army of followers.

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of PMS, often described by sufferers as “PMS on steroids”. It affects 1 in 20 women and 90% go undiagnosed.These three women bravely tell their stories of living with the hormone-related condition which has a terrible effect on mental health. ‘I wanted to rip out my womb with my bare hands’ Laura, 32, lives in north Wales, and is married to Gareth, 35, a records manager.They have a daughter, Joy, who is nine months old.

I’ve always been a natural oversharer. On OK! I’ve written about my fear of not being ‘wifey material’, my complicated relationship with alcohol and my terrible financial decisions. I’m definitely comfortable letting anybody have intimate access to my thoughts, but I’ve always done that through writing.

Deliciously Ella’s founder Ella Mills is best loved for creating a wellness blog that kicked off her hugely successful career in food and cook books. Ella, 31, grew the brand after her namesake, to over two million followers on Instagram and as she launches another cookbook, the wellness guru has spoken to OK! about how a chronic illness diagnosis became the start of something wonderful.This year marks ten years since Deliciously Ella began and Ella recalls the illness she faced that led to his point.

In Lalalaletmeexplain's hit column, readers ask for her expert advice on their own love, sex and relationship problems. With over 200k Instagram followers, Lala is the anonymous voice helping womankind through every bump in the road. An established sex, dating and relationship educator, she’s had her fair share of relationship drama and shares her wisdom on social media to a loyal army of followers.

Charlotte Teideman, 30, from Berkshire, is mum to Bella, 4, and Bailey, 18 months, with husband Alex, 33. She’s also an Intensive Care nurse and runs an online business on the side. Like many new mums, she found the pressure to get 'back in the sex saddle' unappealing, but she found a way through...

Harnaam Kaur has been speaking out about her journey with PCOS on social media for some years now, and now the activist opened up to OK! about what that looks like and the hurdles she’s faced along the way. Harnaam, 31, has always been vocal about her diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome and the impact it's had on her physical and mental health. While many have referred to Harnaam as the “bearded lady”, the sometimes negative connotations that come with being identified by her physical appearance have led to extreme trolling.

Wendy Barker, 47, from Brighton, is the mum of social media star Saffron Barker, as well as two sons Casey, 27, and Jed, 20. She supports all three in the careers they've built from posting about their lives online. "I’ve never had any desire to be famous, but somehow I’ve had a camera in my face almost every single week over the last decade.

Every year in the UK, according to NHS figures, there are an estimated 250,000 miscarriages and around 11,000 emergency admissions for ectopic pregnancies. Laura Buckingham and Bex Gunn have both experienced the tragedy - for Laura, more than once.The devastating experience has made them fully aware of the isolation and loneliness felt by other women going through the same. It also got them discussing their shared common desire to open up the dialogue surrounding baby loss and to help women through the heartbreak.

After over 20 years in the pop industry, Atomic Kitten’s Natasha Hamilton needed a new challenge and decided to train as a skincare specialist. One of the skills she picked up during her training was how to spot the danger signs of skin cancer, and she's now shared those tips with OK! So when she was giving her mum Maria a facial and noticed an unusual patch of skin on her forehead, it set alarm bells ringing in Natasha’s mind. “I saw this mark, about half the size of a penny,” recalls Natasha.

Cary J Hansson had her first children, a twin boy and girl, aged 35. She wasn't expecting to be back in the labour suite nearly a decade later. But her late baby was the biggest blessing...

Ten years ago, London-based songwriter Claire, 44, was languishing in an unhappy relationship and saw no way out. But a spiritual book taught her how to will her dreams of a perfect husband and careerinto existence. Here, she tells her story… "As I walked through Venice with my boyfriend Ryan, I wondered why he was taking me on the longest walk in the world.Then, as we crossed a bridge, he suddenly stopped.

Danica Taylor has had quite the journey on Love Island so far. The fan-favourite has put all her effort into forming a romantic connection. She was initially given the cold shoulder by Luca Bish, attempted to form something with Davide Sanclimenti, Andrew Le Page and Jay Younger, before making a connection with Josh Le Grove in Casa Amor.

Chrysta, 37, learned the truth about her conception in her early 20s and has since met 35 of at least 40 other siblings – and she suspects there could be another 60 out there. Now settled with a family of her own, she tells her fascinating story… "It was when I discovered my siblings that I started to unpack the truth of my own conception. I’d grown up believing my mother and father were friends who decided to have a kid together.

We may be in 2022, but women are still fighting for basic human rights. Last week, in America the Supreme Court overturned the Roe V Wade ruling.This 1973 legislation protected a person’s right to choose to have an abortion, but now every state can choose their own laws for the medical procedure. It is particularly devastating as research depicts that restricting access to abortions doesn’t stop them from happening, but instead prevents them taking place safely.

Therapist Donna Lancaster, who counts TV presenter and Happy Place founder Fearne Cotton as a fan, tells OK! about her emotional breakdown in a ladies toilet, which ultimately made her face her repressed childhood trauma. Her recovery helped her formulate a 9-step therapy process called The Bridge, featured in a brand new book hailed by Fearne as “powerful” and “deeply healing”.The Bridge will help you identify your hidden wounds, so you can release the pain, fear and anger keeping you trapped. With over 30 years’ experience helping others heal, Donna shares her story and her invaluable 9 steps here… “Face down on the floor in a ladies’ loo might seem like an unlikely place for personal transformation, but that’s where mine began.

Amanda Holden has given fans a sun-soaked glimpse inside her dreamy trip to Italy as she soaks up the sun in a white bikini. She is currently abroad alongside Alan Carr filming for a new BBC show, The Italian Job. And the Britain's Got Talent Judge, 51, recently shared a sizzling snapshot from her Sicily work trip with her 1.8m followers on Instagram.

Michelle Keegan has been living her best solo life in Australia amid her long distance marriage with Mark Wright. The former Coronation Street star, 35, is currently abroad filming for the BBC's new drama series Ten Pounds, but took a break from the show last weekend. The Our Girl actress took the opportunity to head out on an unaccompanied train tour to Cairns, and documented her journey with photos and video clips.

Jack Grealish's girlfriend Sasha Attwood has given fans a glimpse into their stunning trip abroad as the pair attended the wedding of Man United footballer pal Harry Maguire.The ceremony took place at the romantic Chateau Varennes in France, once voted as one of the world's top 10 wedding venues. The 25 year old influencer, who has been dating her Manchester City footballer beau since school, shared a series of sun-soaked wedding snaps with her 140k Instagram followers. She captioned the post: "One of my beautiful besties and her soulmate got married...

Motor Neurone Disease has launched into the public eye since brave rugby star Rob Burrow shared his emotional battle with the world. In a stadium of 10,000 people, 33 will get MND over the course of their lives.The degenerative and dramatically life-shortening disease is one that our writer Kirsten Jones knows only too well. Kirsten's nightmare began when her mum, Mandy, was diagnosed at just 59 years old...

Mum of four Chrissy Handy, 57, who lives in Flintshire, Wales, was swindled out of over half a million pounds, but refuses to be bitter. She now wants others to learn from her mistakes and has written a book about her upsetting ordeal... ‘My life imploded with a warning phone call from my sister-in-law in August 2006.

In 2016 journalist Deborah James (aka BowelBabe) was diagnosed with incurable bowel cancer. She vowed to share her battle and help find a cure. In five years, Dame Deborah has raised millions of pounds for the BowelBabe Fund for Cancer Research.Thanks to her inspirational work, radio and TV appearances, she’s helped countless people spot bowel cancer sooner and live longer, fuller lives.