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Wendy Portlock

‘Ash from the bushfires rained down on us in the Adelaide Hills’
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Wendy Portlock's late mother-in-law in December 2019. Source: Wendy Portlock
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‘Not all mother-in-laws are bad! A love letter to my late “Mum”‘

‘Not all mother-in-laws are bad! A love letter to my late “Mum”‘

Wendy Portlock recalls the difficult events of 2020, in this heartfelt note to her late MIL.
Wendy and her husband David pose for a photo in front of the terracotta warriors in Xi'an, China.
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‘I can’t wait to get back to China for a holiday’

‘I can’t wait to get back to China for a holiday’

Wendy hopes to return to China when the pandemic is over.
Hong Kong by night. Source: Wendy Portlock
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‘Everything I loved about my visit to Hong Kong and why I’ll go back’

‘Everything I loved about my visit to Hong Kong and why I’ll go back’

Saddened by the political unrest, this fan of Hong Kong spent a week with her family exploring the city and writes about why it's an awesome place to visit.
This writer was subjected to racist bullying at school. Source: Getty Images
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‘School days: I didn’t let the racist bullies get the better of me’

‘School days: I didn’t let the racist bullies get the better of me’

"I decided to have it out with Michelle at lunchtime and as she ran out of the class I ran out after her."
The idea of being a burden can have massive consequences. Source: Getty Images
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‘I feel like I am a burden to everyone around me’

‘I feel like I am a burden to everyone around me’

"I am no stranger to pain and heartache, however this last year has been extremely hard on the only person who cares for me, my wonderful husband."
Wendy loves her family history. Source: Pixabay
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‘My grandparents’ love story taught me to love my mixed-race heritage’

‘My grandparents’ love story taught me to love my mixed-race heritage’

"I have always been proud of my mixed heritage"
Wendy's son Justin died at the age of 21. Source: Getty Images
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The loss of a child: ‘I kissed him on his forehead and I whispered I love you’

The loss of a child: ‘I kissed him on his forehead and I whispered I love you’

"After nearly 44 hours, the doctor came to tell me Justin had no brain activity and for all purposes was only alive because of the machine he was on. "

About Wendy Portlock

Wendy Portlock is the 11th of 13 children. She grew up in South Australia. She has been twice married, but will celebrate 20 years with her husband David in 2019. Wendy has two children of her own as well as being a step-mother to two. She quite likes her blended family. Wendy was forced into early retirement in 2011 and she and David try to travel overseas twice a year.