Cork woman: ‘I lost everything...now I’m the happiest I’ve ever been’

Jennifer McCarthy, a Cork woman, shares her journey of overcoming personal tragedy, including the loss of her mother, a career change, and a cancer diagnosis. She emphasizes the importance of seeking help and finding joy in small daily activities.
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Jennifer said that the smallest things became the most important: sea dips, saunas, long walks with the dogs
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