Our Stories

Christmas is a time to eat, drink and be merry. But when I saw a festive photo of myself I realised I had a big problem… By Jo Burnett, 24

My foster dad was supposed to care for me... By Abbey Richards

I never thought I'd love my post-baby body, but it saved my life! By Monique Matthews, 30

Matt was thrilled when I fell pregnant. So what was he doing in the woods late at night? By Robyn Newman, 28

I was horrified when I realised my dad had an evil secret... By Kerri Rawson, 40

Despite my 21 stone bulk, I loved to glam up. But when I realised I was too fat to give birth, I knew I had to act... By Melissa Rosewall, 30

When my Mark took an interest in my horse riding hobby, I was pleased. But I soon discovered the mane attraction. By Leanda Fearnley, 32

I was devastated when I discovered my boyfriend was cheating. But Luke would break more than just my heart... by Stacey Adams, 28,

I'd always been insecure about my size 24 frame but my cheating hubby thought I wasn't big enough... By Leanne Davies, 31

There was one huge issue driving us apart… my hubby’s 27 stone belly! By Lisa Abbott, 35

When I dropped my son off at school I had no idea I was sending him to a deathtrap. . . By Claire Bartlett, 37

Hannah couldn’t wait for a romantic trip to Sardinia with her fella, but when she was hospitalised Adam didn’t waste any time looking for another travelling companion... By Hannah Sherratt, 26

After I swapped the doughnuts for dancing, I couldn't believe the results. By Clare Doyle, 30 

When I discovered my Tony was still on a dating site, I set a honeytrap and sat back and waited for him to take the bait... By Angela James, 50

I was just 16 when I agreed to go to Marcus’ party. I could never have imagined the nine months of hell he had in store… . By Carianne Holman

I was terrified when my daughter, Leiya, became ill, but when doctors revealed what was wrong I felt like I was in a horror film… By Deanna Cooper, 25

After ten years together, I was expecting a glittering ring but instead I got a crashing bombshell… By Katalin Toth, 35

My best friend was always lending a helping hand, but then she helped herself to my man. By Michelle-Mae Allen, 35

I knew my groom-to-be hadn’t meant to hurt me, but was he right? Was I too fat to marry? By Andria Palmer, 44

I was over the moon to discover I was pregnant, but delight quickly turned to horror when I realised my mum might not be there to meet the baby… By Joanna Forde, 28,

I was determined to get justice, even if it meant turning detective. By Charlotte Kennedy, 18

I didn’t think anything of it when my Thorran called me on FaceTime. Until I looked at the screen. By Georgia Mason, 20

Corrie has long been my favourite TV soap but when I got on the famous cobbles I was in for a BIG shock... By Rebecca Lawson, 22, Chester

I loved my wedding dress but I didn’t expect to fall head over heels for it on my wedding night… By Jemma Russell, 27, Kirkcaldy, Fife

I'd buried my secret deep. But when I flicked on my favourite soap, I was forced to confront my dark past... By Corrina Busfield 30

I'd been married to John for 18 years when he left me out of the blue. I never expected to find him with my best friend... on Valentine's Day! By Michelle Bragger, 51 

I was terrified when my fiance, Jamie, suffered a series of fits. But when I grabbed his phone to call for help I lifted the lid on his lies... By Sally Lane, 39

Curvy Clare had given up all hope of ever being slim, until an embarrassing holiday snap forced her to make a massive change ... By Clare Woodall, 37

I was just 10 when my stepdad came to say goodnight. But as his hands wandered under the duvet, it was the start of a terrifying nightmare… By Jade Sheffield, 19

My fiance took romance to a whole new level, but was Steve hiding something? By Emma-Louise Turner, 41

When I saw this photo I felt rounder than the Christmas pudding and I knew I had to act. By Krystal Punt, 32

Christmas is a time for indulging in festive food but I never guessed I would become the dog’s dinner… By Amanda Busby, 42

I couldn't believe it when I caught my man stuffing another bird at Christmas... By Danielle Peel, 24

I was so fat I broke our bed - but the nightmare gave me my dream body. By Lisa Patel, 35, Leicester

I'm in constant pain and desperate for a breast reduction... By Sheridan Larkman, 23

I was glad of the help when I fell pregnant with my third child and my cousin offered to lend a hand. I never expected her to help herself to my hubby... By Charlotte McDougall, 26

Marrying Will was the happiest day of my life. But then the wedding photos came back. By Amy Muller, 29

I had a bad feeling about my mum’s new boyfriend, but I could never have guessed how he’d come between us… By Hayleigh Mullings, 22

I lost 12 stone after my sausage roll shame but would I be happier as a size 10? By Nicola Johnson, 47

When my childhood sweetheart asked me to marry him I was over the moon, but I never imagined that sitting down to a roast one evening would change everything… By Gemma Hay, 29

I thought my hubby was gaming but when I discovered it was a call of booty, I decided to name and shame. By Kelly Allan, 39

I loved baking but when I saw a photo of myself holding a cake, I knew she had to change… Rhonda Walker, 30

When my 14-year-old daughter, Gemma, developed a lump in her breast I thought it was just a symptom of puberty. But it turned out to be something far more deadly... By Emma Wiltshire, 42

I knew my man’s sudden interest in home improvement didn’t stack up… By Sarah Asman, 47

I was over the moon when I fell unexpectedly pregnant. But when my boyfriend Dale went from doting to dangerous, I feared for our baby’s life… By Louisa-Beth Buckingham, 18

I had my perfect man all along but after losing 9st I had my perfect wedding body to match... By Jennifer Manser, 31

After two years of being raped daily by my monster of a stepdad, I thought my torture would never end. Then Mum walked into the bedroom… By Sonia Mahmood, 24/?p=p8030

I was glad my hubby got on well with my best mate - but were they a little too close for comfort? By Emma Langdon, 28, Plymouth

I love tuning into Corrie each week, but I never thought a trip to the famous cobbles would give me my dream body... By Rebecca Lawson, 22, Chester

I was crushed when my beautiful boy, Harry, died mysteriously. But then the shocking truth behind his killer was revealed… By Lauren O’Neill, 23

When I found out I couldn't have kids, my hubby and I decided to try surrogacy. But nothing could have prepared me for the bombshell waiting for me... By Christina Moran, 26

I was excitedly planning my big day when disaster struck... By Kimberley Donoghue, 31

When I got stuck in a water slide at Disneyland as a hulking 16 stone it was the final straw. Now, I'm a skinny Minnie! By Jade Shephard, 28/?p=p8030

I was just 16 when I agreed to go to Marcus' party. I could never have imagined the months of hell he had in store... By Carrianne Holman, 20/?p=p8030

I couldn't resist the smell of the bacon sarnie but it nearly killed me - just days before my wedding day. By Victoria Weller, 33

I was six weeks pregnant when I turned super sleuth to catch my boyfriend Bradley cheating... By Carmen Mayne, 19

When I went through menopause aged 20, I thought my baby dreams were over. Then my sister gave me the greatest gift of all… By Sian Evans, 26

One minute I was busting moves with my friends, the next I’d collapsed on the floor. But how did I get so fat? By Sorcha Doyle, 21

Two days before my precious daughter was due, I made a shocking discovery... By Claire McLean, 29

We had just got engaged when I discovered Steven was cheating, so I confronted my rat. Big mistake. By Nikki Calder, 23

I hated my size 26 body but the final straw came when an elderly woman gave up her seat for me... because she thought I was PREGNANT! By Bridget Egan, 25

After a whirlwind romance, Sonia, 37, thought she would grow old with Patrick, 45. But she didn’t expect to be driven round the bend to catch him cheating…

Life was bleak and I could see no escape from my family curse. But then I made a shocking discovery. By Deanne James, 31

Michaela was looking forward to celebrating the most important day of her life, but she got an unexpected visitor…

I thought my buff boyfriend Scott was the perfect gent, but he had a dangerous obsession. By Nicola Currie, 26

Anita was shocked when her dogs revealed her Keith’s seedy secret, so she banished him to the doghouse…

When my boy was born with facial deformities doctors offered to operate. But my Leland is beautiful - just the way he is. By Samantha Wicks, 38

I was over the moon to announce my engagement - but then a Facebook message arrived that changed everything… By Marie Jones, 50

Hulking holiday rep, Michelle, weighed in at 22 stone - until a summer of shame motivated her to lose 11 stone... By Michelle Kemp, 34, Redditch.

Diane was enjoying a drink in the sunshine with her friends. But when she spilt her glass of wine, her fiance David saw red...

Emily was looking forward to celebrating the most important day of her life, but she got an unexpected visitor… by Emily Steers, 21

I loved having my sister back in my life. But then she got a bit too close for comfort... By Laura Walker, 34

When Amy met David at her local slimming group, it was love at first sight...

When Jaimie woke to a masked intruder looming over her, she got the shock of her life. Then her mother’s instinct kicked in...

Tara was looking forward to her £20k wedding when the phone rang and everything changed…