Claudia Siron

6 days ago | thatslife.com.au | Claudia Siron

When Luke Hanan, 45, from Tauranga, NZ was caught in a landslide he and his family were terrifiedHis three children were caught up with one flung like a ragdoll to the other end of the house. The impact of the landslide split Luke’s home literally in two. Despite the trauma the wonderful community helped Luke’s family back on their feet.

2 weeks ago | thatslife.com.au | Claudia Siron

Judy Monarrez, 38, was thrilled to be reunited with her family dog after almost a decade apart Asides Chihuahua mix pup Gizmo was the runt of the litter when Judy’s dad brought him home She fell in love with him straight away and nursed him back to health Then he was dog-napped by a stranger and she lost him for years Here Judy Monarrez, 38, tells her story in her own words… Cuddling up on the couch with my chihuahua mix pup Gizmo, I couldn’t imagine a more blissful moment. ‘I love you,...

2 weeks ago | thatslife.com.au | Claudia Siron

When Connie hit rock bottom, she picked up a new hobby that transformed her life Asides Connie Stowers, 38, embarked on a weight loss journey, trying intermittent fasting for months Unsatisfied, she decided to give up booze and took up roller skating Now, she has lost a whopping 42 kilos since picking up her new hobby at her local roller skating rink Here she shares her story in her own words. Lying in my pyjamas on the couch, I reached for the cheese and crackers. Trapped in the house due to...

1 month ago | thatslife.com.au | Claudia Siron |Brigid Auchettl

Kerry’s special trip honoured her family’s WWI legacy Asides Kerry Duscha, 64, from Townsville, Qld, learned her grandfather Duncan was an Anzac hero who served in WWI Learning his war stories, she organised a trip to retrace his steps It was an 11-day Anzac Day battlefield pilgrimage to the Western Front with 14 other travellers Here Kerry shares her story in her own words. ‘Faster! Faster,’ I cried, holding on to the wheelbarrow sides as my grandfather Duncan McDougall pushed me around the...

1 month ago | thatslife.com.au | Claudia Siron

Libby struggled with alcohol abuse for years until she turned her life around Asides Libby Robertson, 35, from NZ, struggled with alcohol addiction On a holiday in 2015, she’d start drinking from the moment she woke up Quitting booze nine years ago, she’s positively thriving Here she shares her story in her own words. Sitting at the pub with some mates, I basked in the afternoon sun while we sank beers. It was 2015, and the familiar warmth of alcohol made me feel cosy and safe. Hours later,...