Our favorite stories of 2019

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In 2019, the Life team took our no-BS motto to heart, publishing stories every day that helped our audience deal with the real struggles and challenges of modern living — all with a dash of humor, a science-backed approach and with tips and advice that really work. We explored how to deal with the trauma of losing a parent at any age, what multi-level marketing companies really do to women, and the not-so-happy truth of life as a social media influencer. ‌ It wasn’t all doom and gloom, though! We launched a fun new Style series on Americans’ unique workwear, a comprehensive guide to starting therapy for anyone who needs it (hint: that's all of us!), and a series on teaching kids gratitude during the holidays. ‌ We also helped you make the most of your Netflix-and-Chill time with our Streamline project (you can sign up for that newsletter here), and explored what we really mean when we talk about self-care. In short, HuffPost Life helped to make sense of what really matters in 2019. Just wait til you see what we have in store for 2020. ‌ Kate Palmer,  Head of HuffPost Life ‌ P.S. You can support our journalism by signing up to become a HuffPost member. PARENTING Losing A Parent — It's one of the hardest things that most of us will have to go through. We're proud of our series on the challenges of losing a parent. ‌ How To Raise A Kid Who's Stronger Than A Bully — Bullying is an unfortunate part of growing up. We rolled out this series in time for back to school. Some of our favorite articles include: ‌ When Your Bully Is Your Sibling, Is Your Kid A Bully Or Just Doing Normal Mean Kid Stuff? and How To Get Your Kids To Open About About Bullying. WELLNESS You Should See Someone, A Guide To Doing Therapy — Our project on how to seek out therapy, we reached out to HuffPost editions across the globe to get an international look at therapy and mental health. Self-Care For Women Is More Work Than Buying Products — This wide-ranging conversation was a great look at why products aren't the answer to 'self-care'. FOOD + DRINK Beyond Meat And Impossible Burger Aren't As Healthful As They Seem — 2019 is the year that meat alternatives hit the mainstream. We looked at whether these products are actually good for you. ‌ Should We Be Cooking Pasta In Cold Water?!? — Whaaaaa?! We asked food scientists and expert chefs to weigh in. WORK / LIFE This Is What Happens To Your Body When You Hate Your Job — It's not just in your head. Our readers found help and validation in this piece exploring how and why toxic, stressful jobs are responsible for real physical symptoms, staggering health costs and even a shockingly high number of deaths. ‌ 4 Ways Elizabeth Holmes Manipulated Her Employees — The Theranos story was one the biggest stories of the last few years, we looked at how disgraced founder Elizabeth Holmes conned her employees. RELATIONSHIPS An Eating Disorder Pushed Them Apart. Now They're Coming Back Together. — An intimate and powerful look at what happens to a relationship when one person struggles with disordered eating.  In Partisan 2019, Listing ‘Moderate’ Can Hurt You On Dating Apps — Is the charged political climate having an effect on dating? You bet. MONEY MLMs Are A Nightmare For Women And Everyone They Know — Multilevel marketing companies are ubiquitious and a financial nightmare for many who decide to take part in them.  9 Tax Deductions That Are Gone In 2018 (And What To Claim Instead) — A no-nonsense look at changes to the tax code. STYLE / BEAUTY When Non-Black Minorities Adopt Black Style, Is It Still Appropriation? — Absolutely. But there's plenty of nuance and a healthy conversation to be had. ‌ How Much Fashion And Beauty Influencers Get Paid Per #Ad Post — Influencer marketing is big business, and we take a look at how much they really get paid. 👋 You may have noticed our website is now www.huffpost.com. Don't worry, it'll still be the same HuffPost you know and love, just with a new URL. Make sure to update your bookmarks! HuffPost is now a part of Verizon Media Group. - On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Privacy policy which  will explain how your data is used and shared. - Learn more. ‌ Does somebody keep forwarding you this newsletter? Subscribe here! ‌ ©2019 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost ‌ Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe