Poorna Bell

Poorna Bell is an award-winning journalist and author who writes across mental wellbeing, women, diversity as well as shining a light on under-served communities. Her third book, Stronger: Changing Everything I Knew About Women's Strength is out this year. Poorna writes a weekly column for i.

My friends dumped me when they had kids - I was bitter for years

Throughout her 30s, Poorna Bell was shocked to see how having children disintegrated her friendships. Now, in her 40s, she's learned something important about the ones remaining

Being ill and single was a wake up call about my future as an older person

After the riots, living in Britain has never felt lonelier

Article thumbnail: It can be jarring to find out that the person you’ve shared coffees and personal stories with has such opposite views to your own (Photo: 10'000 Hours/Getty Images)

How to stay friends when you disagree on the big things

At 43, I got an email telling me it’s time to get Botox

The truth is that millennials are wealthier than we think

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I had a painful break up at 40 - and learned love alone won't keep you together

The holiday that changed my relationship with my parents

I’m learning to love Christmas again after my husband’s addiction

My disturbing NHS health check