divorce
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After a difficult divorce and years of hard work as a hairdresser and single mother, Bang told AFP that "at this age, there is nothing harder than being hurt by people".
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Her brother has a high-paying job but is recovering from a difficult divorce and is supporting two children who will be heading to college soon.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
He has described his childhood as difficult, affected by his parents' divorce, bullying at school and his own difficulty picking up on social cues because of Asperger's Syndrome.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Rowbottom grew up in rural New England, a card-carrying “Horse Girl” whose parents’ divorce became small-town gossip when her father began dating her drama teacher.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Her dad had recently moved out of their house, and Rebecca was reeling from her parents' sudden divorce.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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