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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
HAIM singer Este reveals a boyfriend once broke up with her over her health condition as the sisters share their dating horror stories for GQ cover
HAIM singer Este has revealed that a boyfriend once broke up with her over her health condition. Sisters Alana, Este and Danielle shared their dating horror stories as they starred on GQ's Heroes Issue cover on Tuesday for their summer edition. Este, 39, - who is now happily engaged to partner Jonathan Levin - reflected on some tough experiences with men in the past amid dealing with her Type 1 diabetes. She was diagnosed at age 14 and has spoken openly about the challenges of managing the condition, especially as a touring musician. She told the publication: 'I had a guy break up with me because I said that there was a possibility that our kid would have diabetes. 'He was like, 'Then why are we here?' And I was like, 'What?!' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Alana, 33, sympathised and shared a dating horror story herself, saying: 'I had a boyfriend that gave me an ultimatum between doing Licorice Pizza and staying with him. 'I obviously made the right choice...' She starred in the film Licorice Pizza 2021 as she made her film debut. In the interview Danielle also spoke about the things she learned about herself being single following her split from producer Ariel Rechtshaid. She said: 'That I'm OK alone. Not only OK, but so happy. Sorry to be that b**ch but I'm like, really having a great time being by myself. 'And now, unless someone's gonna make me so much more happy, I'm good.' Este and Jonathan got engaged in February of this year. At the time she took to Instagram to declare that she was off-the-market in a quirky selfie, flashing a massive square-cut diamond ring on her wedding finger. Though she did not caption the snap, her T-shirt said it all. She modeled a pastel blue tee that read 'I'm taken' in bedazzled lettering while appearing to be sitting in a bed. And while it is unknown how long the pal of Taylor Swift and the tech entrepreneur have been dating, the lovebirds have been seen together at several events including this year's Super Bowl game in New Orleans, Louisiana. Sharing the post to her 352K followers, the HAIM bandmember's fans flooded the comments in support of her and her now fiancé. Responding to a fan in the comments that wrote 'oh she's TAKEN taken,' the No Body No Crime vocalist said, 'TAKEN IS RIGHT.' Later that day, the performer shared another post of herself showing off her half-moon tattoo on her chest, seemingly shading her former flames. 'f*ck all my exes,' she penned in the caption. The week before the star took to her Instagram Story to wish her future husband a Happy Valentine's Day with a sweet screenshot of them on Face Time. 'happy valentine's day, i love you j,' she penned over the snap. While she and her sisters Danielle, 35, and Alana - who are her HAIM bandmates - typically keep a low profile, Este has previously gotten candid about her journey with 'self-love.' She told The Cut in 2023: 'I don't think I truly understood self-love until the last three or four years. 'There's an air of confidence that comes from just loving yourself, the good and the bad.' The star — who was an opener alongside her sisters on Taylor Swift's Eras Tour — also previously revealed the importance of surrounding oneself with strong female influences. The blonde beauty specifically praised Swift, 35, for being a good support system when she just needs a friend to talk to. 'She's a true genius, and she's also, like, the best friend and the best hang,' she said of the Cruel Summer singer. 'We had an amazing time at the U.S. Open ... yeah I would do that like a jillion times over again. That was so much fun,' she added. Este did not tag Jonathon nor did she reveal any further details into her plans to exchange nuptials with her man. The Heroes Issue of British GQ is available via digital download and on newsstands on June 10.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Teens take on 10k challenge after health struggles
Six teenagers who have faced life-changing health challenges are set to take part in the Great Manchester Run in wheelchairs. The group are preparing to complete the 10km (6.2 mile) race on Sunday with the support of staff from the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital. Among them are Issie and Ayyub, who were admitted to hospital last year due to rare illnesses. The charity challenge will mark an important milestone in their recovery. In February 2024, Issie, 15, was admitted to hospital with a brain haemorrhage. "It caused me to be in ICU for a month and I've had three brain surgeries," she said. "When I was on ICU they didn't think I would be able to walk." Issie was recently discharged but continues to undergo intense rehab as an outpatient to relearn how to walk. "I can't walk the whole 10km because of fatigue but I am going to do the last 1km on my own," said the 15-year-old. Ayyub, 16, who is an inpatient, was admitted to hospital in March 2024 with acute flaccid myelitis, a rare condition that affects the spinal cord. "I developed like a little bit of a cold, which ended up leaving me paralysed," he said. "The cold I had ended up attacking my whole spinal cord, leaving me in ICU for three months. "Doctors said that I was going to be ventilated for the rest of my life, but I ended up getting my breathing back so I've become a lot stronger since then. It's a life-changing experience." Ayyub is hoping to self-propel his wheelchair across the Great Manchester Run finish line. Emily Davies, a specialist paediatric physio at the hospital, said: "All of our patients are incredibly inspiring and incredibly resilient brave people and I definitely feel inspired by my patients." The team are raising money for the hospital's youth service, which they all used during their time as patients. Molly Bradley, a youth worker at the hospital, said: "What we're providing is someone to speak to, a safe adult they can talk to about all the difficulties that come with being in a hospital. "Being a teenager is tough at any time of their life, but being a teenager in hospital and not getting to go and see your friends and do everything that everyone else is doing can be really upsetting for young people." Ayyub said: "The money for the trust will be the best thing because the youth service has helped a lot with my mental health in general." Issie said this was a cause close to heart as "the money will go to help other young people". Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
BBC News
17-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Teenagers take on Great Manchester Run after health struggles
Six teenagers who have faced life-changing health challenges are set to take part in the Great Manchester Run in group are preparing to complete the 10km (6.2 mile) race on Sunday with the support of staff from the Royal Manchester Children's them are Issie and Ayyub, who were admitted to hospital last year due to rare charity challenge will mark an important milestone in their recovery. In February 2024, Issie, 15, was admitted to hospital with a brain haemorrhage."It caused me to be in ICU for a month and I've had three brain surgeries," she said."When I was on ICU they didn't think I would be able to walk."Issie was recently discharged but continues to undergo intense rehab as an outpatient to relearn how to walk."I can't walk the whole 10km because of fatigue but I am going to do the last 1km on my own," said the 15-year-old. Ayyub, 16, who is an inpatient, was admitted to hospital in March 2024 with acute flaccid myelitis, a rare condition that affects the spinal cord."I developed like a little bit of a cold, which ended up leaving me paralysed," he said."The cold I had ended up attacking my whole spinal cord, leaving me in ICU for three months."Doctors said that I was going to be ventilated for the rest of my life, but I ended up getting my breathing back so I've become a lot stronger since then. It's a life-changing experience."Ayyub is hoping to self-propel his wheelchair across the Great Manchester Run finish Davies, a specialist paediatric physio at the hospital, said: "All of our patients are incredibly inspiring and incredibly resilient brave people and I definitely feel inspired by my patients." The team are raising money for the hospital's youth service, which they all used during their time as Bradley, a youth worker at the hospital, said: "What we're providing is someone to speak to, a safe adult they can talk to about all the difficulties that come with being in a hospital."Being a teenager is tough at any time of their life, but being a teenager in hospital and not getting to go and see your friends and do everything that everyone else is doing can be really upsetting for young people."Ayyub said: "The money for the trust will be the best thing because the youth service has helped a lot with my mental health in general."Issie said this was a cause close to heart as "the money will go to help other young people". Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Washington Post
07-05-2025
- Health
- Washington Post
Asking Eric: Parents ashamed of children lacking strong work ethic
Dear Eric: I grew up with highly educated parents, with a strong work ethic. Because of my and my also well-educated and accomplished husband's many years of hard work, we have been able to provide well for our children. Unfortunately, all of them have had health difficulties from birth, and instead of growing and recovering, they each developed long-term substance abuse. They barely got their high school diplomas and only one has made it through two years of college and wants to give up because she is tired of trying.
