I think about what ‘should’ have happened

Kathy 41 is married and has two children. A food technologist from London

40 SomethingsSam BunchFebruary 12, 2017womenComment

I think it’s something to do with having my ovaries taken out.

Alison 47 married with five children. Born and bred in London with her extended family living close by.

40 SomethingsSam BunchFebruary 5, 2017womenComment

Don’t waste time on trying to change people

Charlotte 44, lives with her long-term partner and has two children. She works in sales.

40 SomethingsSam BunchJanuary 29, 2017womenComment

If you can’t have a good old chin way about the British weather then you need to climb out of your arse!

Nicola 48, lives in London with her husband and daughter and is never far from a good book or two.

40 SomethingsSam BunchJanuary 22, 2017womenComment

World peace is about finding peace within

Susan 49, an Artist from Scotland, lives in Brighton. Single and actively engaged in life!

40 SomethingsSam BunchJanuary 15, 2017womenComment

I suggest a rebirth not a closing down

Diana 49, married with one son, works full time in Education.

40 SomethingsSam BunchJanuary 8, 2017womenComment

I love it, it’s all about love and trust.

Emma 48 married with two children, born and bred Surrey girl.

40 SomethingsSam BunchDecember 18, 2016womenComment

Never say you can’t because you can

Katie 49, married with one child works as a florist.

40 SomethingsSam BunchDecember 11, 2016womenComment

It’s a heck of a journey being a parent.

Lena 49 from Italy, lives in London with her husband and two children. She works full time in fashion.

40 SomethingsSam BunchNovember 6, 2016womenComment

I have too many dreams

Sally 47, from Lancashire, divorced, 4 children, works part time in a dress shop.

40 SomethingsSam BunchOctober 16, 2016womenComment

I don’t hate myself I just don’t like the way I look

Amanda 47 married with one child, works full time in admin and has done for the past thirty years!

40 SomethingsSam BunchSeptember 18, 2016womenComment

I’m finding an antidote to this madness

Amy 47, from Saffron Walden, married with two children. Works full time in PR.

40 SomethingsSam BunchAugust 28, 2016womenComment

I can't bare to look at myself naked

Sheila 49 married, he lives abroad because of his job, she lives in London with their three children and works part time in admin.

40 SomethingsSam BunchAugust 21, 2016womenComment

I’ve asked this question 50 times so far

Sam 45, married three kids, from Lancashire now lives in London. Busy conducting 100 interviews!

40 SomethingsSam BunchAugust 14, 2016womenComment

Take time to listen, nobody gives time anymore

Charlotte 42 Single, from Lancashire, one grown up child, works full time as a waitress, she lives in London.

40 SomethingsSam BunchAugust 7, 2016womenComment

Midwives are angels

Lisa 49 from Surrey, single, she has two kids and works as a Journalist.

40 SomethingsSam BunchJuly 31, 2016womenComment

I’m not sure what I was expecting but it wasn't that!

Karina 49, from Belfast, lives in London, married with two kids, works in recruitment.

40 SomethingsSam BunchJuly 24, 2016womenComment

I’d love articulate eloquence

Steph 42, married, three children. Full time mum and exhausted!

40 SomethingsSam BunchJuly 20, 2016womenComment

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