REAL LIFE

Sokha thought her new bloke was just perfect. She was completely wrong

Rare pregnancy conditions nearly cost one mum her life

Julia's visit to the salon went horribly wrong...

Leigh was simply buying a treat for her kids when she ended up in the wrong place at the wrong time.

She hid a terrifying secret, so how did this bride finally catch her attacker?

Giving birth was a traumatic experience for this new mum

Natty is not like other kids, but what makes her different also makes her special

Agata didn't want a typical celebration - but what she got was terrifying.

After Belinda's shocking near-death experience, things spiralled out of control.

When Leah made a shock discovery, it was the beginning of something incredible...

Dana's boy was born different, but she's very proud of the little man he has become.

How this little girl finally found her mum is incredible

Quite possibly the most agonising op shop fail of all time

Superbugs were eating their way through one of Terri's limbs. Could anything help?

After suffering premature menopause, Natasha needed help to start a family

When Sophia joined her mum on a dream holiday in Tunisia, she had no idea of the horror to come.

A stroll along the beach turned into a dramatic rescue - and reunion - for Phil.

Cooking a regular family dinner turned dangerous for Amanda

When Dee bought her son a school holiday treat, she had no idea it could be deadly...

When Teresa went searching for the brother she'd never met, she discovered something amazing.

Naomi always made sure her girl ate healthily, so what was behind her weight gain?

As her daughter's weight began to spiral out of control, worried mum Candice started a desperate search for help.

When Charlotte went for a scan to see her unborn bub, she was in for a shock

Rachael thought a little pick-me-up was the perfect present. Until it totally shattered her world.

Brooke decided to change her life, one selfie at a time

When her daughter felt under the weather, Kerry-Anne never imagined she'd soon be watching her fight for her life

Courtney thought she was safe in her own bed when something unthinkable happened.

When Cheryl received distressing news, she thought a trip to the beauty salon would lift her spirits. She was wrong

Struck down by a nasty cough, Liz battled on. Little did she know the greatest fight of her life had just begun.

Struggling to lose the kilos? You'll find my top tips here

When Amy had her little girl, her life hung in the balance...

Simone is often judged by strangers who don't know her daughter has a rare condition

Sophia may be small, but that hasn't stopped her

She knew it was forbidden but Debbie couldn't give up on love

A headache turned into something terrifying for Rachael's sister.

Vicky had just one photo of her father. Did it hold the key to finding him again?

For years Jacqui questioned where she came from, until one day a surprise led her a step closer to the answers

Andrea and her family were heading home when disaster struck

Emily and Taylie were like two peas in a pod. But then Emily made a shocking discovery.

When Olesya discovered she was pregnant, she never dreamt her child would be snatched from the hospital

You'll freak out when you see it.

When Georgia's pa confided in her, she was determined to discover the truth...

'I fainted in his office'

The entire neighbourhood called her 'Gran' but someone brutally ended Beverley's life.

It was just a normal January day when something happened to shatter Donna's world.

Dan's mum always put everyone first. So how could anyone callously end her life?

Susan was on a family boat trip when her entire life changed forever...

Yvonne thought her marriage was strong enough to overcome anything. Then she discovered the truth

Australians told to follow installation instructions properly after popular dresser involved in 3 deaths in the US.

Wendy retrained her brain to think about food differently.

Sheryl didn't know her daughter's bubbly nature was a sign of something more sinister

Lisa's new classmate showed her she still had a few more things to learn...

With her little girl living on borrowed time, how would Phoebe tell her the heartbreaking news?

He's got all the tricks you need to be an awesome dad.

Francesca's little boy Leo was usually a ray of light. So what was wrong with him?

Told she couldn't fall pregnant, Kim had a big surprise in store...

A mix-up at the local takeaway had this family rushing to the hospital.

It was the only thing that could save the little boozehound!

It wasn't until she was in her 20s that Kylie finally got an answer for the cramps she's had her whole life.

A quarter of those who lose their lives on Australian roads are aged between 17 and 25. When she got in the car with a friend, Danica was lucky to survive.

She forgave once, but Heidi will never make that mistake again.

‘I just thought it was a bad tube...'

After suffering a terrible heartache, Donna and Davey hoped for a miracle.

When Serena's man offered to take the kids to school, she was thrilled. But not for long...

Coralie tucked her little boy in as usual. The next morning her family's life was turned upside down.

When Sally and her family returned from a holiday feeling under the weather, they had no idea of the horror to come

This woman was so annoyed she called in the authorities!

Getting ready for a night out with the girls, Melanie was in for a shock

This competition in South Korea awards first place to the person who is best at not doing a single thing.

For years, Theresa felt like a misfit in her family. Then she found out why...

It was meant to be the trip of a lifetime. Little did Vince know he was about to experience a holiday from hell

When Sarah woke up with stomach pain, she was in for a huge surprise

When Amber was given a shocking diagnosis, she took drastic action

David thought his marriage was a happy one. In fact, his wife was hiding something shocking.

Tiarne's hair had always been her crowning glory. But one night something strange began to happen...

When tragedy shattered Sherilyn's world, she was comforted by a very special picture

Helen was a loving sister, mother and grandmother. So why would anyone want to hurt her?

Victoria has suffered a lifetime or pain but the journey has only made her stronger.

There was something shocking lurking in Liz's new home.

Sarah gave her brother and his wife the greatest gift of all

What started as a sniffle ended in tragedy for Catherine and her family

A small house was Leah and Stuart's ticket to happiness!

Jamie is proud to share his story of a national icon.

Something very simple could take Vanessa's precious girl away from her forever

When Gill (pictured far right) goes to bed, her hubby is in for a shock

When Charlie was born, his battle had only just begun

A bump in the night was just the start of the nightmare for Eliza...

Rachel never imagined the terrible consequences of driving while tired

Trapped down a ravine, Kitty had an ingenious idea

When Glenda received a message from an old flame, she was determined to do something drastic

On April 25, 2015, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Nepal, killing over 8800 people and injuring 21,000 more. Victorian teenagers Camille and Grace were caught in the resulting avalanche. Camille recalls their horrific ordeal

When Christie gave birth, she was in for a terrible shock

When Raelene and her family went for a swim, things took a terrifying turn...

Breanna and her man had been together for three years when she made a shock discovery

Christy's haunted by her little boy's last words...

When Helen started on a diet, she had no idea how much danger she was in!

Little Lachie might only have one arm, but his future is still filled with limitless possibilities.

When Emma was given devastating news, she decided she had to change.

Sarah's daughter was showered with love when she was born. Then tragedy struck.

A stranger's appalling decision shattered Megan's world forever.