Jacinta Parsons
Jacinta Parsons is a Melbourne writer and co-host of The Friday Revue on the ABC. She is the author of "A Question of Age" and "Unseen: The Secret World of Chronic Illness".
Opinion
Friendship
The first time I saw crying that frightened me, it came from my father
I have been practising being better in the company of others crying. It’s a human act that scares us, but I’m learning to embrace its power.
- by Jacinta Parsons
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Domestic violence
His shocking comments made the men stare at their shoes. Good men must do better
We have a culture that feels impotent to the power that certain men wield in creating a narrative of women.
- by Jacinta Parsons
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Trends
Tattoos are forever even if friendships aren’t. I’m OK with that
My first tattoo suggested I was a pawn of a conglomerate. But that hasn’t stopped me from trying again.
- by Jacinta Parsons
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Wellbeing
Yes, I’ve made mistakes. I wouldn’t have it any other way
I quit university to become a tram conductor and it set my career back 25 years. Or did it?
- by Jacinta Parsons
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Mindfulness
I made two massive changes to my life. You can embrace big choices, too
Since leaving my high-profile ABC role, I am frequently stopped in the street and asked, “how did you do it?”
- by Jacinta Parsons
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Pets
H.E.N.R.Y is D.E.A.D. Why kids and pets don’t mix
I vowed to protect my children from suffering and pain, but how could I say no to bringing such a gorgeous creature into our lives?
- by Jacinta Parsons
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Housing affordability
Soaring rents forced me out of my home. It turned out to be a blessing
I had always expected I would one day own my own house, with a good-sized kitchen table, a big backyard and a garage.
- by Jacinta Parsons
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City life
No two people are the same, unless they’re called Jacinta
As the only Jacinta on the block, I had trained my ear to jump on any utterance of my name. Now, my head is flipping in every direction.
- by Jacinta Parsons
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Running
For years my body wouldn’t let me run. It took a farmer in gumboots to bring me back
Australia watched in awe as Cliff Young shuffled his way from Sydney to Melbourne. His simple persistence is still inspiring.
- by Jacinta Parsons
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