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# personal-stories - Sunday 2 September, 2018
'I went downhill very fast... but the thought of a drink has barely crossed my mind now for 37 years'
As the Rutland Centre turns 40, some of the first patients through its doors shared their experiences with TheJournal.ie.
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'My only thought was if this plane crashes everyone is going to know that I’m pregnant'
The Citizens’ Assembly today heard first-hand experiences from women.
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The Citizens' Assembly will NOT hear from a woman who regrets having an abortion
The assembly says the decision is reflective of the submissions they received
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'He was a bubbly young fella. Full of life, full of divilment' - Remembering Ireland's car crash victims
A new documentary looks at the personal stories behind Ireland’s car crash victims.
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'More than five' anonymous women will have a vital say on the future of abortion in Ireland
The women will tell their own stories about their experience of the Eighth Amendment.
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This audience member's reaction was clear ... what did everyone else make of the Late Late debate?
Strong exchanges, personal experiences, and a diverse array of speakers made last night’s debate a must-watch affair.
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View more pollsPoll: Have you started your Christmas shopping?
WE ARE 18 days away from Christmas – that’s 17 shopping days. That’s 408 hours (sorry).
It always seems as though there are those who get the shopping out of the way in March where some like that last minute panic on Christmas Eve.
So, this morning we want to know: Have you started your Christmas shopping?
Poll Results:


From the Garden: Buying a real Christmas tree supports local jobs and brings a certain magic to the home
A real tree is a much greener option than one made from plastic, writes Michael Kelly.

How I Spend My Money: A 33-year-old HR manager in Cork on €50,000 putting in a lot of hours at work
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