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Family Guys on Party Drugs

July 2, 2018 bella rae
Girl passed out on couch from drinking and doing drugs at a party.

I hope my daughters will look inside their hearts and question why they choose what they do. I hope they might grow up to think about how their actions impact the people around them. I hope they will know deep down there is so much more in this life for them that they won't want to risk their vibrant, precious life for 'just a bit of fun'.

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In Family Guys, Culture wise, Recent articles Tags Family Guys, drugs, self awareness, choices, culture
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Parent Pleasing

February 5, 2018 bella rae
Mum and daughter talking sitting on a bridge. 

Not seeing eye to eye with your folks or other people in authority over you is often unavoidable as you adjust to changes in yourself and sometimes begin to see life differently from them.

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In Heart matters, Recent articles, Relationships Tags parents, folks, growing, growing up, assertiveness, ask for help, people pleasing, conflict, conflict resolution, approval, what people think, Judy Theobald, February 16
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tips from a pro - the job interview

September 16, 2016 bella rae

With 28 years of experience in the recruitment, training and management game, Natasha is one woman worth listening to when it comes to landing a job.

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Choose to be Worthy

May 5, 2016 bella rae
Girl smiling and lying in the grass 

I'm an extrovert, a public speaker, a debater, a singer and a history lover. These are some of the labels I've been given - the positive ones. I could possibly start a list of negative ones, but truthfully I don't remember them!

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In Real girls, Recent articles, Heart matters, Beauty Tags pep talk, choices, beauty
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No Regrets High

April 26, 2016 bella rae
Girl writing in book

Depending on who you sit next to, high school can be difficult to get through without too many bruises, scratches or regrets. These tips have helped me survive.

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In Recent articles, Real girls Tags school, high school, pep talk
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Curvy Gem

April 21, 2016 bella rae
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Now my back is fine I can run and jump and my back is a lot stronger than it used to be. I do love to reflect on the times when my back wasn't as strong and now I'm so thankful to have a straight back!

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In Real girls, Recent articles Tags scoliosis, overcome, surgery, struggles, ask for help, help a stranger
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Chloe's Kicking Goals

March 11, 2016 bella rae
Chloe.

Chloe.

It's such a fun game and keeps you happy and fit. It's an awesome feeling when you score and everyone cheers and congratulates you. I love is having the ball at your feet and knowing that there will be people around you to support you, both on the sideline and on the court. 

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In Adventure, Recent articles Tags sport, strong is the new pretty, futsal
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Groovy Grandfolks - Nancy

February 26, 2016 bella rae
Groovy Great Aunt Nancy ready for lunch at the table. 

Do the little things every day. They are just as important as the big things. Do two things you dislike on your list before allowing yourself the luxury of doing one thing you do like. Dig your ditches and the rain will come.

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In Brilliant people, Recent articles Tags grandma, great aunt, grandfolks, groovy grandfolks
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Hello lovely Emily

February 24, 2016 bella rae
Hello Lovely air balloon positive message. Emily McCubben 

Painting is what I do in my downtime. I really enjoy time by myself, so a cuppa, my paintbrush and my own company make a pretty good combo.

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In Creative, Recent articles Tags artist, creative, purpose, talent, art
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A Model of Generosity

February 15, 2016 bella rae
Photo by  Koro Designs .

Photo by Koro Designs.

This is Emily, a 17-year-old girl from Queensland. She wrote to us about her experience entering an international beauty pageant called Face of the Globe and after meeting this down to earth, passionate young women we had to share her story.

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In Real girls, Beauty, Recent articles Tags beauty, not your typical beauty, character, charity, beauty pageant
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Reflect. Refocus. Restart.

February 2, 2016 bella rae
Sophie.

Sophie.

Sometimes I can get pretty carried away. I think I’ll be someone entirely different this year - hoorah! - only to get halfway through and realise I am still me - bother!

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In Culture wise, Adventure, Recent articles Tags pep talk, goals, lifeskills, Henrietta Lee, from little things big things grow, February 16
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Brooke's Books - Top Summer Reads

January 29, 2016 bella rae
Top summer books to read.

Some of my fondest holiday memories are lying on my bed, reading in the sweltering summer heat… with the fan on full blast!

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In Culture wise, Recent articles Tags reading, Brooke Duncan, books
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Real anxiety stories

January 28, 2016 bella rae
Young women share about their anxiety, bella magazine.

While I still feel anxious now and then, I have the skills to identify it and deal with it before it becomes too much.

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In Real girls, Culture wise, Recent articles Tags anxiety, mental health, support
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Remember to Breathe

January 27, 2016 bella rae
Girl can't sleep. 

Everybody feels anxious sometimes, especially when faced with unfamiliar, dangerous or stressful situations. Anxiety can include body signals such as ‘butterflies’, a sinking feeling, tense or uncomfortable feelings, or ‘nerves’.

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In Heart matters, Recent articles Tags Judy Theobald, anxiety, mental health, face your fears, strength, ask for help, mask
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Back-to-School Inspiration - Movies to Watch

January 23, 2016 bella rae
Girls eating popcorn at the movies. 

Three neat films to get you inspired and feeling full of strength to face the school year!

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In Culture wise, Recent articles Tags movies, reviews, culture, Dani Cripps, January '16, onwards and upwards
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Groovy Grandfolks - Linda

January 20, 2016 bella rae
Groovy grandma Linda knitting in her favourite chair. 

I grew up on a dairy farm, when dairying was done by hand, homework done by kerosene lighting, and washing done by boiling clothes in a copper vat.

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In Brilliant people, Recent articles Tags groovy grandfolks, Brooke Duncan, history
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Tie Dye Those Formal Blues

January 18, 2016 bella rae
Beautiful Jasmine dressed and ready for formal! 

I didn't have the money to go to my formal. I didn’t have a dress. I didn’t know what I was going to do. I obviously couldn’t go.

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In Real girls, Recent articles Tags overcome, challenges, formal, high school, Henrietta Lee
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For the love of letters

January 15, 2016 bella rae
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Gemma Black is a pretty impressive lady! As a professional calligrapher, she has worked on manuscripts of incredible national significance, including the Apology to Australia’s Indigenous People and the National Apology for Forced Adoption.

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In Brilliant people, Creative, Recent articles Tags artist, creative, Brooke Duncan, January '16, history, calligraphy
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The Girl With No Hair

January 11, 2016 bella rae
Sarah laughing and loving life in the park, the girl with no hair. bella magazine 

Sarah Peters is no stranger to standing out. At age five she was diagnosed with alopecia, an auto-immune disease that caused all the hair on her head to fall out.

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In Beauty, Brilliant people, Recent articles Tags health, different, diversity, hair, stories, Brooke Duncan, give, artist
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Wishes With Michelle

December 7, 2015 bella rae
Photo by Christopher Ian

Photo by Christopher Ian

Creating art is a way of expressing myself, processing life events and communicating what is important to me. I love the way it makes me feel.

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In Brilliant people, Creative, Recent articles Tags illustration, give, December '15, artist, creative
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