SFSassica Francis-Bruce

1. Article · Sep 2, 2026 · Sassica Francis-Bruce

   Father’s Day is complicated for many of us. Here’s how to get through it (opens the original)

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   If public representations of fatherhood on Father’s Day are to be believed, almost everyone has an idyllic father-child relationship. Between overly effusive social media declarations of love and connection, Father’s Day school events, restaurant brunches and the plethora of cards and personalised mementos available for purchase, the expectations of this day devoted to honouring dads can be overwhelming. For those who have a less than ideal relationship with either their father or children, the

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2. Article · Jul 13, 2026 · Sassica Francis-Bruce

   This IVF option for unused embryos is rare. For Katherine, it made perfect sense (opens the original)

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   Of those who have undergone IVF successfully, some are fortunate enough to have extra embryos to store for future use. But with that luck, a significant issue can arise. What should people do with these spare embryos when they have decided their family is complete? The options advertised are straightforward: continued storage, donation (to science, a couple or individual) or disposal. But for those who don’t feel comfortable with any of these choices, is there another option? “Compassionate embr

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