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Ben O'Mara

Canberra Times

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Keeping my dead wife’s books safe for our son helped me let go of guilt

Keeping my dead wife’s books safe for our son helped me let go of guilt

As I removed my dead wife’s favourite novels from the bookshelf, a photo of her fell to the ground and a wave of guilt swamped me. The photo was of...

yesterday 7

The Guardian

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I find swimming difficult now, but it helps my son and I endure grief

I once loved swimming. Now though, whenever I go for a dip our local pool, especially with my son, it fills me with dread. Subscribe now for unlimited...

07.03.2026 20

The Examiner

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I find swimming difficult now, but it helps my son and I endure grief

I once loved swimming. Now though, whenever I go for a dip our local pool, especially with my son, it fills me with dread. Subscribe now for unlimited...

07.03.2026 30

Canberra Times

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Meta may have stolen my dead wife's books, but her printed words help my son and me endure

06.06.2025 30

The Examiner

Ben O'Mara

Meta may have stolen my dead wife's books, but her printed words help my son and me endure

06.06.2025 20

Canberra Times

Ben O'Mara