childhood

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A pastor she’d known since childhood defended her on Facebook against anti-abortion attacks.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

The documentary will chronicle Keys’ childhood in Hell’s Kitchen, and explore how her neighborhood catalyzed her career and the musical.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

I also wanted to understand if my treatment, which forced me to excavate painful childhood memories lodged beneath the surface, like splinters the skin had long healed over, could help others.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Over the year-long course, she studies topics including autism, first aid and dementia and has placements at a childhood diabetes unit, St John Ambulance and in a care home.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

It should be noted that Master Gogolev had a terrible fear of the law, due to a lost library book from childhood that weighed heavily on his conscience still.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood