stigma

Charity bosses praise Meghan Markle for ‘breaking down the stigma and shame’

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Baby loss charities today applauded Meghan Markle for providing a ‘vital step in breaking down that stigma and shame’ around miscarriage after she revealed the ‘unbearable grief’ she suffered after losing her second baby over the summer.  In an article written for the New York Times, the Duchess of Sussex, 39, said she lost her second … Read more

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to talk about ‘removing stigma’ of mental health with teenagers

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to make their podcast debut this weekend to talk with teenagers about ‘removing the stigma’ of mental health. The Duke, 36, and Duchess of Sussex, 39, who are currently living in their $14 million mansion in Santa Barbara, having officially stepped back from royal duty seeking financial independence … Read more

Anne Heche claims stigma surrounding Ellen DeGeneres relationship made her lose out on movie deal

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Anne Heche was famously linked to Ellen DeGeneres, 62, from 1997 until their split in 2000. And the 51-year-old actress is opening up about the relationship and the unjust repercussions it had on her career in Hollywood. ‘In 1997, I met Ellen DeGeneres at the Vanity Fair party and that was the night that changed … Read more

Colour experts at Pantone create new shade of red to help dispel period stigma 

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Colour experts at Pantone create new shade of red to help dispel period stigma Colour experts at Pantone have unveiled a new shade of red – called Period  The firm hopes ‘active and adventurous hue’ will ‘encourage period positivity Developed the ‘energising and dynamic’ red with the Swedish firm Intimina  By Daily Mail Reporter Published: … Read more

Taraji P. Henson on stigma over terms like ‘strong black woman’ or ‘black girl magic’

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Taraji P. Henson on stigma over terms like ‘strong black woman’ or ‘black girl magic’: ‘We’re not fairies!’ By Dailymail.com Reporter Published: 07:12 BST, 6 July 2020 | Updated: 07:12 BST, 6 July 2020 Oscar nominee Taraji P. Henson recently revealed she ‘takes issue’ with so-called ’empowering’ terms like ‘strong black woman’ or ‘black girl … Read more

Woman, 35, with IBS calls for end to stigma around the condition as she reveals life-limiting impact

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A woman whose irritable bowel syndrome flare-ups are so painful she’s collapsed in agony and felt too scared to leave the house is urging fellow sufferers to seek help and calling for an end to the stigma. Lucy, 35, from the Midlands, has battled the incurable condition for over 10 years and says it’s intensified … Read more