Prince Harry ‘regrets’ writing about Kate Middleton in ‘Spare’ – he is in a ‘painful place,’ expert claims

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Over the course of the last four years, or since Harry and Meghan stepped down from their royal duties and left Britain behind, a lot has been said about the British royal family.

Both Harry and Meghan criticized the members of the Firm and shared plenty of stories of what has been going on behind closed doors. As expected, the public was eager to learn more about the family and the Sussexes gained plenty of attention.

Among the rest, they gave Oprah an interview in which Meghan revealed that a senior royal, whom she didn’t want to expose publicly, questioned the color of their then-unborn son Archie, thus accused Harry’s family of racism.

“In those months when I was pregnant, all around this same time. So we have in tandem the conversation of ‘he won’t be given security, he’s not going to be given a title’ and also concerns and conversations about how dark his skin might be when he’s born,” Meghan Markle recalled.

She also said that when she came forward with the mental issues she had experienced at the time, the Palace turned a blind eye. According to her, her situation was severe and went so far that she became suicidal.

“I just didn’t see a solution. I would sit up at night, and I was just, like, I don’t understand how all of this is being churned out. And, again, I wasn’t seeing it, but it’s almost worse when you feel it through the expression of my mom or my friends, or them calling me crying, just, like, ‘Meg, they’re not protecting you’. And I realized that it was all happening just because I was breathing,” she explained.

At the time, the Palace released a statement.

“The whole family is saddened to learn the full extent of how challenging the last few years have been for Harry and Meghan,” the statement, released by Buckingham Palace on behalf of Queen Elizabeth, read.

“The issues raised, particularly that of race, are concerning. While some recollections may vary, they are taken very seriously and will be addressed by the family privately. Harry, Meghan, and Archie will always be much-loved family members,” the statement continued.

While the Palace deemed it necessary to issue a statement addressing potential racism, one royal expert asserted that Kate Middleton played a pivotal role in including the phrase “some recollections may vary” in the statement.

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In her book Courtiers: The Hidden Power Behind the Crown, Valentine Low quotes a source, claiming that the first version of the statement had “a much milder version” of the “recollections” sentence.

“The debate was, do you rise entirely above it and offer the olive branch of [Harry and Meghan being] ‘much-loved members of the family’? Or is there some moment when you have to intervene and offer a view?” the source told Low, adding that Kate and Prince William wanted it “toughened up.”

“They were both of one mind that we needed something that said that the institution did not accept a lot of what had been said,” the source explained.

Since leaving Britain and settling in sunny California, Prince Harry only met Kate Middleton a handful of times, including the funerals on Prince Philip and later of Queen Elizabeth II.

When Kate, William, Harry, and Meghan appeared together at Queen Elizabeth’s funeral, the idea was to spread a message that things were getting better between them, but according to some experts, it was far from the truth and was just an “illusion.”

What’s most, speaking to a senior royal, Kate was reported to have described the joint walk as “one of the hardest things she’d ever had to do.”

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Of course, Kate wasn’t spared from ill comments by Harry and Meghan.

In his bestseller Spare, Harry described the feud between Kate and his wife Meghan and wrote that Kate made Meghan cry over the flower girl dresses on her wedding day. 

“It really hurt my feelings. It was a really hard week of the wedding. And she was upset about something, but she owned it, and she apologized. And she brought me flowers and a note, apologizing,” Meghan said.

“I think so much of what I have seen play out [in the media] is this idea of polarity, where if you love me, you don’t have to hate her. And if you love her, you don’t need to hate me,” she added.

Harry revealed the messages exchanged between Kate and Meghan and their disagreement over Princess Charlotte’s bridesmaid dress.

According to Harry, Kate wasn’t happy with Princess Charlotte’s dress, who was a flower-girl.

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However, although Kate claimed her daughter was in distress because of the dress, which allegedly was “too big, too long, too baggy,” she refused to meet Meghan’s tailor at Kensington Palace to have it fixed.

“Meg asked if Kate was aware of what was going on right now. With her father,” Harry said. “Kate said she was well aware, but the dresses. And the wedding is in four days!”

“I’m not sure what else to say. If the dress doesn’t fit then, please take Charlotte to see Ajay. He’s been waiting all day,” Meghan texted Kate, according to Harry.

Kate replied with, “Fine.”

Harry further wrote that when he arrived home, he found his then future wife sobbing on the floor. “It was intolerable but temporary. Kate hadn’t meant any harm, I told her.”

In their book Finding Freedom, authors Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand claimed that “Meghan would agree with the assessment that the duchesses were not the best of friends,” and that “their relationship hadn’t progressed much since [Markle] was Harry’s girlfriend.”

Harry also alleged that Kate once “grimaced” after Meghan asked her to use her lip gloss. According to Harry, when Meghan applied some lip gloss to her fingers before using it on her lips, Kate, the then-Duchess of Cambridge, visibly shuddered.

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Following Kate’s planned abdominal surgery which took place in mid-January and her revelation of having cancer, Harry and Meghan reached to her and sent their well wishes.

“King and the Princess of Wales have received support from Prince Harry and Meghan regarding their health,” a source told Mirror. “The Duke and Duchess contacted both parties in different ways to pass on their concerns and best wishes.”

While promoting her book Elizabeth & Philip: A Story of Young Love, Marriage and Monarch, royal expert Tessa Dunlop claimed Harry now finds himself in a “painful place.”

“When you do discover that your sister-in-law has cancer and you’ve written stuff that can’t be retracted, that’s quite a painful place to be in,” Dunlop said speaking to US Weekly.

The expert added, “They deliberately criticize the monarchy [and then offer] themselves as an alternative to monarchy. So then when the monarchy is in trouble, we do kind of make a comparison. Can Harry and Meghan really hold themselves off as the caring example now? They’re certainly going to have to be careful of their timing with any releases so that it doesn’t look opportunistic.”

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Camilla sad news

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Even before he took the new role, that of a king, Charles announced he would be making changes within the Royal Family. In the past, sources claimed that then-Prince Charles spoke of slimming down the monarchy.

“Charles has never made any secret of the fact that he wants a slimmed-down Monarchy when he becomes King. He realizes that the public don’t want to pay for a huge Monarchy and, as he said, the balcony at Buckingham Palace would probably collapse,” he was reported to have said.

“Prince Charles has wanted for a very long time to cut the monarchy down to save costs and to make people be worth the money that they got from the taxpayer,” royal expert Angela Levin told TalkRADIO in the past, as per Express.

ARMAGH, NORTHERN IRELAND – MAY 25: Queen Camilla visits Armagh Robinson Library on May 25, 2023 in Armagh, Northern Ireland. King Charles III and Queen Camilla are visiting Northern Ireland for the first time since their Coronation. (Photo by Tim Rooke – Pool /Getty Images)

Truth to be told, with Harry and Meghan stepping down from their royal duties and prince Andrew getting estranged from the family, the number of working royals has indeed reduced significantly. Sadly, during the recent months, that number lowered even further after Kate Middleton underwent what was described as a “planned” abdominal surgery and King Charles was diagnosed with cancer, forcing both of them to take some time off.

While both royals either cleared their schedules or postponed certain royal engagements, their significant others, as well as other members of the royal family stepped in for them.

Queen Camilla had a tough few weeks where she had to take on a lot of responsibility for the royal family. Among the rest, she led the royal family at the memorial service for the late King Constantine of Greece.

BATH, ENGLAND – JANUARY 25: Camilla, Queen Consort during the visit to the Royal Osteoporosis Society reception at the Guildhall, on January 25, 2023 in Bath, England. (Photo by Finnbarr Webster – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Dame Julia Cleverdon, a close confidante, highlights Camilla’s pivotal role, stating, “The real heroine… is Queen Camilla.” However, Cleverdon is also concerned of the Queen’s well-being because she has taken plenty upon herself during the last period.

Cleverdon has also been reported to have spoken of King Charles saying he’s determined to recover swiftly.

Lord Dobbs praised the King for his transparency, highlighting the significance of early diagnosis in overcoming such hurdles. He applauds the King’s courage and encourages others to confront similar challenges openly, believing that doing so can lead to better outcomes.

We truly hope that both King Charles and the Princess of Wales would beat cancer and return to their royal duties.

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Mend your clothes without a stitch: The no-sew hole fixing guide!

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If it happens that a hole appears on your favorite piece of clothing, there’s no need to worry. You don’t have to be a skilled seamstress to repair these tiny holes! The method described below is particularly suitable for small holes as it prevents the need for visible stitches. With a bit of practice, you can mend these annoying pinpricks in a matter of minutes.

The main reason for these holes are moths, but they aren’t the sole culprits.

Regular wear and tear, as well as snags from daily items and accessories, can also lead to these frustrating holes. Here are some common causes:

  • Zippers
  • Bras
  • Belts
  • Your washing machine
  • Chlorine bleach
  • Snags on rough surfaces

How can we prevent these holes from appearing on our clothing?

If you spot holes at the bottom of your shirts, it might be due to belt buckles rubbing against the fabric. To prevent this, consider forgoing the belt altogether, regularly adjust its position, or use sandpaper to smooth any rough edges.

If you tuck your shirts into jeans, the holes could be caused by the zipper. Zippers can also damage clothing in the washing machine. To prevent this, ensure to zip up your jeans, hoodies, and any other garments before washing them. It’s also wise to close bras before washing to prevent metal clasps from snagging onto other clothing. Alternatively, you can use a washing bag to keep bras separate, especially if they tend to unclasp during washing.

Overloading the washing machine can help prevent holes from happening. Remember to turn items with beads, buttons, or other decorations inside out before washing. Additionally, keep delicate materials like cotton and silk separate from sturdier pieces like sheets and towels. For delicate items, opt for a low spin cycle.

The overuse of chlorine bleach can also result in holes in clothing. Consider utilizing environmentally friendly alternatives such as vinegar, citric acid, or baking soda.

While moths are known for causing holes, especially in materials such as wool, silk, and leather, they can also damage other fabrics. To repel moths, consider placing dried lavender in mesh bags or using essential oils like mint. In case of a severe infestation, wash your clothes in warm water and clean your closet with vinegar.

Lastly, be mindful of rough surfaces such as bricks, nails, wood, and stone. Bumping or rubbing against these surfaces can lead to snags and holes.

To repair clothes’ holes without sewing, try this method.

All you’ll need is:

  • Clothes with holes measuring 5 mm or less
  • An iron
  • Fusible bonding web
  • A large piece of wax paper

The first step is to turn the damaged piece of clothing upside down with the hole facing outwards when you place it on an ironing board.

Then, cut a slightly larger piece of fusible bonding web than the hole itself.

Push both sides of the hole together and place the fusible bonding web over the hole. Next, place the wax paper over the same spot, set your iron to the “wool” setting and iron over the wax paper.

Check if the hole disappeared. If not, do the ironing part two or three more times. This way, your damaged clothes will look as new.

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My heart dropped when I saw the ‘gift’ my mother-in-law left in the nightstand while I was away

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Nadia had long believed that her husband’s mother harbored resentment toward her, but a shocking letter from her finally revealed the truth. What could have escalated into a bitter confrontation ultimately led to healing and reconciliation.

On the night of their fifth wedding anniversary, Nadia and her husband Jim decided to have a night out while Jim’s mother, Cynthia, took care of their daughter.

There was this need of reconnecting that both Nadia and Jim felt, and the night out, which was followed by a movie helped them deepen their relationship. What’s most, Nadia felt like she had fallen even more deeply in love with him that night!

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Once home, the couple was all smiles, but Nadia couldn’t help but notice that her MIL seemed off, not her usual self. It was though the affectionate behavior between her and Jim angered Cynthia.

“Maybe I am just imagining it,” Nadia thought to herself. However, although her relationship with MIL was always a civil one, Nadia felt tension whenever she was in the presence of her hubby’s mom.

The following day while Jim was working something around the house, Nadia and her daughter, Lily, watched Scooby-Doo together.

All of a sudden, the girl burst into laughter saying, “Grandma is just like Scooby-Doo!”

Intrigued, Nadia asked her, “Why do you say that, sweetie?”

Lily’s answer was unexpected. “She’s been sneaking around just like Scooby-Doo, looking for clues in the house!” she said.

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Nadia smiled, assuming Lily and her grandma were playing a game the previous night. “Oh, did you play hide and seek with grandma?” she asked. But Lily shook her head. “No, she was sneaking around and left you a surprise in your nightstand. Come, I’ll show you!”

Filled with anticipation, Nadia followed Lilly to the bedroom expecting a gift for their anniversary. Feeling a rush of excitement Nadia opened the nightstand, and that’s when her heart sank…

Instead of a gift, there was a letter. As she began to read it, a wave of dread washed over Nadia. It was from Cynthia, but it wasn’t a heartfelt message or a playful gesture. Each word seemed carefully chosen, weaving together a dark narrative. Here’s what it said:

Dear Nadia,

I know this may come as a shock, and perhaps this letter will strike you as coming entirely out of the blue. But it’s time for the unsaid to be spoken, for the shadows to be illuminated. I’ve watched, silently, hoping for a change, but silence breeds only silence, and it’s time for words.

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Your union with my son has veered off the path I envisioned, not just for him but for our entire lineage. My concerns are not trivial; they are the foundation of our future. Below are the truths I’ve observed, wrapped in love but edged with concern. Understand, this is not an indictment but a bridge I hope we can build together.

The life you lead, the choices you make, they ripple through our family’s pond. Your relentless pursuit of a career, admirable yet divisive, strains the bonds of family. Independence is a virtue, but within a marriage, it must be tempered with unity and sacrifice.

Consider these words not as a siege, but as a hand extended in the dark, seeking understanding and harmony. Let us confront these challenges together, for in unity, we find strength, and in understanding, a way forward.

With hope for the future,

Cynthia.

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Surprised by Cynthia’s words, Nadia’s initial thought was to tell Jim about his mom’s letter. However, logic told her that things could easily spiral out of control, potentially deepening the wedge between Cynthia and her even further.

At one point, Nadia thought of writing a letter to her MIL, writing that what happens inside her home is none of Cynthia’s business, but that would make things worse. At the end of the day, Cynthia was her husband’s mom and her daughter’s grandmother, and she respected her because of that.

A few days passed by and Nadia called MIL on the phone, telling her she wanted to talk to her about Lily because she didn’t want to upset her and thought a little lie would do the trick. Cynthia agreed.

She didn’t tell her husband that she would be meeting his mom. Instead, she said she would be running some errands and asked from him to take care of Lily for a couple of hours.

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The conversation that followed was an emotional one, marked by tears and profound revelations. It was a confrontation that stripped away layers of pretense, exposing hidden fears and unspoken truths. The two delved deep into their emotions, unraveling the tangled web of misunderstandings and grievances that had brought them to that point. Hours passed as the two navigated through the labyrinth of their feelings, forging a path toward understanding and reconciliation.

“Working is important to me, Cynthia,” Nadia explained. “I understand that during your time, women stayed at home and looked after the children, but things aren’t the same.”

Ever since Cynthia’s husband passed away, and after Nadia and Jim married, she felt lonely. Jim being her only child, she was deeply attached to him and now she felt he wasn’t spending enough time with her.

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In the end, though they bore scars from the ordeal, the two women emerged stronger and made a solemn promise to forge a new path build on mutual respect and open communication. It was a difficult lesson to learn, but one that ultimately drew them closer together.

Nadia then talked to Jim and they both agreed to cut down on work so they could spend more time with Lily and Cynthia.

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My mother-in-law bought me the best mattress – I was terrified when I learned her true purpose

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Having a supportive and loving mother-in-law can be a blessing and can greatly enrich one’s family life. When Larissa got married to Toby, her mother-in-law welcomed her into the family with open arms and treated her like her own daughter. With her parents living far, Larissa felt like she had found a true mother in Julia.

“She’s loved you since the beginning, Larissa,” her husband told her.

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Julia, being the perfect mother, would visit her son and daughter-in-law often. She helped around the house, prepared lunch and dinner, and even did the laundry. She was of great help to both Toby and Larissa and they wanted her there.

Sharing her story, Larissa said that Julia filled the role of a mother — a mother in close proximity anyway.

After three years of marriage, both Toby and Larissa believed it was the time they try become parents. However, that didn’t come to them as easily as they anticipated.

Months passed by, and Larissa failed to get pregnant each time. She even started feeling bad about that, but neither she nor her husband ever lost hope.

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During those times of uncertainty, Julia was there to provide comfort to Larissa. She took her to meet with a wellness coach, she took her for fertility massages, and then, she even bought the couple a brand new mattress.

“Maybe your body is just not rested enough,” Larissa’s mother-in-law said. “Maybe you just need to give your body the best chance possible at this.”

“Do you think that it was a bit unnecessary?” Larissa asked her husband as they got into bed that night, testing out their new mattress.

“Normally, I would have said yes,” Toby admitted. “But maybe there’s something to what Mom said. Our mattress was horrible before. Maybe it will make a difference.”

And it did. Just a month later, Larissa learned she was pregnant. She was so overjoyed that she feared to share the news with her husband and the rest of her family until she visited multiple doctors who confirmed she was indeed carrying a baby.

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And then, before they knew it, their daughter, Maddie, was born.

With a baby in the house, Larissa’s mother-in-law offered to help, just as she did before, and Larissa was thankful she had someone like Julia in her life who took great care of her baby girl.

Julia wasn’t only the MIL everyone wished for, but she was also the perfect grandmother.

However, it was like that until she made a discovery that left Larissa wondering if she could trust her mother-in-law ever again.

One night, as Maddie was sleeping in her parents’ bed, she urinated on it so Larissa decided to open the cover of the mattress and clean it. Her husband offered to help her, but just as he opened the cover, his face turned red. Larissa could feel something was off.

“Oh, honey,” he said looking straight into Larissa’s eyes. “We cannot use this anymore.”

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“What do you mean?” she asked, setting Maddie down. “Did she get it into the mattress?”

Looking nervous, Toby picked up the mattress so that it stood on its side. “No, it’s not that,” he uttered.

“What are you talking about? It’s just a mattress, we’ll clean it–” Larissa said.

“No, Larissa,” he interrupted, his voice rising in panic. “It’s not just a mattress.”

Sleep-deprived and feeling a bit irritated with her husband she once again asked, “What?”

“Look what I found,” Toby said as he handed her a little silk bag filled with various herbs.

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“What is this? Where did you find it?” Larissa was eager to learn.

“It was pinned to the mattress. It was under the mattress protector, so I think we just didn’t notice it before.”

“Fine, but what is it for?” she asked, confused and irritable.

“It’s fertility herbs, it has to be!” Toby exclaimed.

At that point, Larissa had no idea what her husband was talking about.

“Listen, I don’t know if this is true or not, but I do know that my mother believes in old wives’ tales. What if this is one of those tales?”

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“She would never do that,” Larissa screamed. “No way!”

“Then where else did it come from?” Toby asked flatly.

That night, the family slept on the couch. Looking at Maddie, Larissa recalled the time they struggled to conceive and how desperate both she and Toby were. But now they had their baby girl, and she was perfect. She was theirs in every sense of the word, but those herbs having anything to do with Maddie coming into this world was a thought that bothered Larissa because of unknown and inexplicable reasons.

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As Larissa was doing her best to quiet her mind and fall asleep, she was disturbed by the smell of gas. When she took a look from the window, she saw Toby setting the mattress on fire.

The fire flickered with an intensity that mirrored the inner turmoil Larissa was experiencing. She grappled with trying to comprehend Julia’s intentions. Given her usual closeness to her, Larissa found it puzzling why she would keep that information from her.

If she was open about the herbs, then maybe Larissa wouldn’t feel the paranoia and fear that had settled in her body upon her husband’s discovery.

Anything bordering the supernatural was beyond Toby’s comfort zone. He and Larissa stood there in silence, both wondering what was going on in their home without their knowledge.

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In the morning, Julia appeared at Larissa’s door. She was as energetic and as happy as always.

Looking at her, Toby felt the need to confront her. “Mom, why didn’t you tell us about the mattress? About the herbs?” he asked with a steady voice.

At that moment, her face crumpled and her usual vibrancy was replaced by a somber guilt.

“I just wanted to help. I knew that you were having trouble conceiving, and I thought that if it worked, you wouldn’t care how. I never meant to hurt either of you. Especially not my granddaughter,” she tried to explain her action.

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“What else did you do? What’s in the bag? Other than the herbs?” Toby’s questions flew hard and fast around the room.

“Nothing!” Julia exclaimed. “It’s just dried herbs. I can give you a list of them,” she said. “I’ll take you both to the store where I got them from. It’s a sweet little apothecary next to my dentist. It’s a store all about natural wellness.”

“You could have just told us,” Larissa said. “How we can trust anything you do now? How do we know if our baby is a miracle baby or just an outcome of your herbs?”

“Does that matter?” she asked, her eyes brimming with tears. “Maddie is here and she’s ours.”

Larissa couldn’t argue with that, Maddie was there, she was the baby she longed for. But she was also angry at Julia for not being honest.

“I’m sorry,” Julia whispered. “I really am.”

“We need to start over, Mom,” Toby said. “If you plan on doing anything like this again, you have to tell us first. We need to know what’s going on in our own home.”

The two decided to forgive Julia because they knew deep down she loved them and she did what she did for them.

Larissa was still confused. She was somewhat grateful to her mother-in-law, but she just couldn’t believe that sleeping on a bunch of herbs could help her get pregnant.

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These dads started a dance group to spread positivity & took over TikTok

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A group of dads gained global recognition after they decided to surprise their kids with a dance routine during a recital. Today, these famous dads are stars on TikTok and are recognized by the name The Outta Puff Daddys.

The dads first met while taking their kids to dance classes. Ever since, they became sort of friends and started creating fun dance routines. Their initial idea was to perform a single dance routine at a recital but the feedback from the crowd was so positive they decided to continue performing.

@outtapuffdaddys Move move, shake shake, now drop! 🕺🏼 #fyp #joy #dads #feelinggood #mentalheath #foryou ♬ original sound – Outta Puff Daddys

Speaking of their first dance routine, the group’s leader, Paul “Jukebox” Jukes, said they “literally took the roof off.”

“The noise was phenomenal and of course, the kids in the audience were like, ‘Hang on a second, that’s your dad,’” he shared with Good News Network in 2023.

Today, the number of members grew to around 50. These dads, whose age ranges from 40 to 60, use their dancing as a way of “breaking stereotypes” about mental health.

They not only gathered plenty of followers on the social media but took their shows on the road.

“Our bond provides a real lifeline for our own mental wellness,” their website states. “We break through all stereotypes surrounding traditional masculinity, encouraging others to talk openly about their mental health.”

Their message of “joy and positivity” is spread wherever they perform and during their journey, they encourage their fans to adopt healthier approaches to mental health.

When going through depression, having a support system can make a significant difference in overcoming the problem, and in The Outta Puff Daddys, Paul found exactly that.

“I believe everyone should be constantly underpinning and supporting their mental health— as we all do with our physical health,” Paul said. “So that when those moments arise, we immediately have strategies in place,” he added.

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I paid for stepdaughter’s wedding but she chose bio dad to give her away, so I made declaration during toast

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In a twist of events, a man was left deeply hurt by his stepdaughter’s action after he covered all the expenses for her wedding. Unable to cope with the injustice he believed was done to him, he decided to seize the moment with a surprising toast.

Back in 2013, this man took to Reddit’s “Off My Chest” forum to recount the story that had been troubling him as his stepdaughter’s wedding day drew near. With a tone of frustration and disappointment, he shared his sentiments about the situation.

He started by noting that his stepdaughter’s wedding was set for August 3, emphasizing how the preparations had dominated both her and her mother’s lives for the past six months. “I say her mother because we aren’t married, though we’ve lived together for 10 years,” he clarified.

Over the course of ten years, he covered the expenses for his stepdaughter’s college tuition which amounted to around $40,000 although she attended a state college. In order to facilitate her commute to and from school after her high school graduation, he purchased a car for her. But he did all that because he wanted to. In return, he only hoped he would receive the respect he believed he deserved. Sadly, his stepdaughter didn’t treat him as near as respectfully as she treated her biological father who would only appear in her life every now and then.

As the wedding day approached, the anonymous stepfather’s frustration grew when he learned that the people on the list of friends he wanted present on his stepdaughter’s wedding day didn’t receive actual invitations. Namely, the venue had a strict capacity of 250 people, and since he was paying for everything, he wanted those 20 people to be there during the wedding. His stepdaughter assured him it was fine. “I gave them a list of 20 people that I wanted invited, you know, since I was paying for everything. They told me that was no problem and they’d take care of it. So I let these people know they’d be getting an invite and they should save the date,” he explained.

However, during a chance encounter at the golf course with one of those friends, the man learned they only received merely an announcement card devoid of the stepdad’s name featuring the names of the bride’s biological father and mother but conspicuously omitted him.

This triggered a heated argument between him and his partner. He was dismayed to learn that none of the 20 people he had suggested were included in the final guest list due to limitations on space. His girlfriend’s poor explanation that “250 people is very tight” didn’t help calm his anger. But the damage was done, and he felt there was nothing he could do.

The tension heightened when, during a Sunday dinner with the future in-laws, the stepdaughter unexpectedly revealed a surprise guest: her “Real Dad.”

She was overjoyed to share this news with the rest of the family who seemed to be as excited as she was, commenting “Oh how great” and “How wonderful.” The bride-to-be wanted everyone to know that it would be her real that who would walk her down the aisle.

At that moment, the man felt the urge to speak up. Raising a glass, he acknowledged his decade-long presence within the family.

To the surprise of everyone in the room, he said, “As I have been replaced as host, both on the invitations and in the ceremony, I am resigning my financial duties as host to my successor, Real Dad. So cheers to the happy couple and the path they have chosen.” He then congratulated to the couple on their wedding and the path they had chosen.

His speech resonated deeply, exposing the pain and frustration he had harbored. It was a raw and unapologetic expression of his emotions, challenging the roles he had been assigned.

Following a heated argument with his girlfriend, who accused him of selfishness, he spent the night in his home office.

The following day, as he went through his stepdaughter’s wedding planner, he learned that the father-daughter dance was catered to the real dad’s taste, leaving him feeling like they never truly cared or mattered.

After some time, he asked his girlfriend and his stepdaughter to move out.

In an update, he wrote that his girlfriend and her daughter moved out and went to live with the groom. He then expressed appreciation for the overwhelming support received from the Reddit community.

As of his relationship with his girlfriend, he said that she burned the bridges when she tried to write herself a check from their joint account shortly after the incident.

Despite everything, he said he felt a sense of closure and thanked everyone who stood by his side during the tough period.

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Donald J. Trump’s oldest sister Maryanne Trump Barry dead at 86 – Cause of death revealed

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Maryanne Trump Barry, the older sister of former President Donald Trump and a former federal judge, died aged 86 in November 2023.

As per ABC News, Barry’s body was found in her Fifth Avenue apartment at about 4 a.m.

Until her retirement in 2019, Barry was a senior judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit appointed to the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey by then-President Ronald Reagan in 1983 and was then appointed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in 1999 by then-President Bill Clinton.

Barry used to spoke of her father’s wealth and said during many occasions that she sort of “stepped down” because she didn’t want to be Donald’s rival in running the business. “I knew better even as a child than to even attempt to compete with Donald,” she told New York Mag. “I wouldn’t have been able to win. He was building models when he was very young. Huge buildings.”

In the book The Trumps: Three Generations That Built an Empire, she wrote: “There’s no question Donald helped me get on the bench. I was good, but not that good.”

However, despite the support the siblings had provided for one another throughout the years, The Washington Post published secretly recorded audios in which Barry could be heard describing Donald Trump as a “cruel” man with “no principles.”

“All he wants to do is appeal to his base,” Maryanne tells her niece Mary Trump in one of the recordings. “He has no principles. None. None. And his base, I mean my God, if you were a religious person, you want to help people. Not do this.”

“His g——- tweet and lying, oh my God,” the sister added. “I’m talking too freely, but you know. The change of stories. The lack of preparation. The lying. Holy s—.”

“He got into University of Pennsylvania because he had somebody take the exams,” Maryanne Trump Barry said in the recording. “SATs or whatever. That’s what I believe.”

At the time, the White House rejected these allegations.

Barry was married to the late John Barry, a trial and appellate lawyer.

At the time of her death it was determined that there were no signs of trauma or foul play. According to sources, emergency crews responded to a call of a person in cardiac arrest.

May she rest in peace.

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