columns by Kerri Sackville

Kerri writes about life, relationships, parenting, women’s issues, and that time she accidentally became a lingerie influencer.

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"When we insist on putting a positive spin on tragedy, we are refusing to acknowledge people's pain and grief. We are so terrified of emotion we cut it off with a catchphrase, anything to avoid having to bear witness to human suffering."

"When we insist on putting a positive spin on tragedy, we are refusing to acknowledge people's pain and grief. We are so terrified of emotion we cut it off with a catchphrase, anything to avoid having to bear witness to human suffering."

"It’s exhausting, and, quite frankly, it’s terrifying. I am absolutely prepared to die for my child, but to be killed by her driving seems like a waste of the sentiment."

"It’s exhausting, and, quite frankly, it’s terrifying. I am absolutely prepared to die for my child, but to be killed by her driving seems like a waste of the sentiment."

"This week I turned 50. The good times have been great, but the hard times have been rough. But a few truths have helped me survive the rough times, and I will distil them here for you:"

"This week I turned 50. The good times have been great, but the hard times have been rough. But a few truths have helped me survive the rough times, and I will distil them here for you:"

"I hate to say it, but some of these home organisers say things that just aren’t true. For example: “It’s just as easy to put things back in the right spot as it is to put things back in the wrong spot.” Incorrect! It’s much easier to shove things b

"I hate to say it, but some of these home organisers say things that just aren’t true. For example: “It’s just as easy to put things back in the right spot as it is to put things back in the wrong spot.” Incorrect! It’s much easier to shove things back in the closest possible spot and worry about it afterwards."

"Now, there are men and women who consider themselves to be great in the teapot, and, possibly, they are. Still, it’s important to remember that everyone’s tea preferences are different."

"Now, there are men and women who consider themselves to be great in the teapot, and, possibly, they are. Still, it’s important to remember that everyone’s tea preferences are different."

"But suddenly, on Day Four, I was in horrible pain. Even more alarmingly, my uvula – a tiny organ I'd barely ever noticed – had swollen to the size of a small rockmelon. It was horrifying."

"But suddenly, on Day Four, I was in horrible pain. Even more alarmingly, my uvula – a tiny organ I'd barely ever noticed – had swollen to the size of a small rockmelon. It was horrifying."