Things Worth Knowing with Farrah Storr

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The rise of the 'Poly Mums'
How do you juggle marriage and motherhood with polyamory? Deepa Paul explains why a growing number of mothers are opening up their marriages in order to…
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Deepa Paul
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A letter to the child I let go...
In 2018 Ruth Abrams terminated a pregnancy she felt ill-equipped to see through. Now six years later, she reflects on how the child she gave up allowed…
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Ruth Abrams
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After the affair
What happens when you blow up your life in pursuit of an affair? One woman shares the fallout few ever talk about
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The lonely, curated life of the fashion influencer
Poverty, sugar daddies and face-altering apps- what a social media star found when she moved to the influencer capital of the world.
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Jessica Rose Williams
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'I love my husband...which is why I'm divorcing him.'
Should you leave a marriage when you still love your partner? This woman thinks so, after walking away from her husband of 21 years
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Lisa Quinn
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Can a friendship survive children?
The reality of what happens when two becomes three...
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Catriona Innes
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How NOT to have children
A guide from the other side...
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My secret regret at being a mother
Tales from the frontline of motherhood...
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'My mid-life affair with another woman'
Why women of a certain age are falling in love- and lust, with other women.
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Farrah @Substack
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Things Worth Knowing with Farrah Storr
Things Worth Knowing with Farrah Storr
A smart new corner of the internet to talk fashion, feelings and creativity with the former editor-in-chief of ELLE & Cosmopolitan. Plus join my invite-only community. We're nice...I promise.

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The Dispatch
The sun lounger book of the summer, London's secret new cafe run by a Hollywood star (that's also very good) plus some stuff to book before the masses…
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Farrah @Substack
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Why there is beauty in confusion
Something a bit different this week. And some news...
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Farrah @Substack
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The Dispatch
Summer supper clubs, garden gawping PLUS discover the UK's answer to The Hamptons-before the G-Wagons get there
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Farrah @Substack
Behind the gloss...
Anna Wintour helped set the standard for glossy women's magazines- and then she helped sink them. As she announces she'll step down as editor of US…
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Farrah @Substack
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The Dispatch: A French Special
The hottest riviera hang out; Gallic writers to fall for, the new 'cool girl' French fashion brands to invest in (and a special discount for TWK…
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Farrah @Substack
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Style & Substance
How writers became the fashion world's secret weapon to sell luxury handbags
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Farrah @Substack
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5 Things For Friday
A special Airbnb to bookmark; what to wear to a garden party; the hottest reads of the summer PLUS the most overrated restaurant of the moment
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Farrah @Substack
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The end of thin
When everyone can be a size 10, does anyone even want to be any more?
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Farrah @Substack
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Friday Quickie
Five absolutely essential things to book mark, book or simply yearn after, including the hot new ticket, a brand new restaurant opening (be quick!) and…
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Farrah @Substack
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An introvert's guide to travelling alone
Last month I took myself away to find true solitude- but also myself
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Farrah @Substack
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The Dispatch
A new thing I'm trying- a list of must-have/must-know bits and pieces
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Farrah @Substack
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Hot Queen Summer
The swimsuit to buy, the miracle beauty bits to pack, the book we'll all be reading and a special offer on a genius new product just for you!
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Farrah @Substack
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travel

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How I travel...
The best way to understand a city...plus everywhere I went with my perfect Amsterdam itinerary
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Farrah @Substack
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My complete Copenhagen Itinerary
The fashion outlets, the sceney places to eat, a rare Airbnb find and a tour that will take your breath away
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Farrah @Substack
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The best markets in the world
From local flea markets to secret foodie ones, these are my pick of the best treasure-troves in cities around the world
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The most magical places to eat in Paris
If you're a tourist and want romance, romance, romance...(and maybe frites)
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The best mini-break destination in Europe
It's as grand as Paris, as beautiful as Florence and much safer than Barcelona. Here's everywhere we went, everything we bought and everything I think…
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Magical places to stay...that you won't find on Expedia
The enchanting (private) homes I stay in- and you can too
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