I was convinced I was going to be famous

Lucy 49 married with two teenage boys, works full time in the film industry, she's from London.

40 SomethingsSam BunchJune 8, 2016womenComment

When I’m in good mood I can really move

Josephine 50 second marriage, one son, photographer from Germany, grew up in South Africa.

50 SomethingsSam BunchJune 5, 2016womenComment

It’s another day, what will it bring? I’m alive

Josie 66, widowed, retired, from Lancashire, two grown up girls, Grandma to three boys.

60 SomethingsSam BunchJune 1, 2016womenComment

My knees are buggered but I love my legs

Philippa 47 separated but living in the same house with their 2 children. Milliner by trade, now works part time as a stylist and lecturer.

40 SomethingsSam BunchMay 29, 2016womenComment

It was panic crying

Annie 31 single, from London, works part time as a carer and part time as an actress.

30 SomethingsSam BunchMay 25, 2016womenComment

I have a fantasy of being a poet's muse!

Frankie 68 retired shop owner from London, separated no kids, about to start out on a new adventure.

60 SomethingsSam BunchMay 22, 2016womenComment

I still have my drop of sherry everyday

Margaret 95 widowed. Born and bred in South London. One daughter, one grandson and one great grandson.

90 SomethingsSam BunchMay 18, 2016womenComment

My spiritual apex is riding a horse through the Great Plains of Africa

Harriet 50 born in Kenya, raised in Kenya and England. Married, 3 children, lives and works in Human Rights.

50 SomethingsSam BunchMay 15, 2016womenComment

What brings me wisdom is knowing I’m wrong.

Michelle 42, from Liverpool, twice divorced, 2 kids, works in finance.

40 SomethingsSam BunchMay 11, 2016womenComment

Getting married is like throwing yourself off a cliff

Isabel 49 married with 3 children from Yorkshire, lives in London.

40 SomethingsSam BunchMay 8, 2016womenComment

I don’t think it’s a mid life crisis

Meg 47 from Brighton, separated, jewellery designer with two kids.

40 SomethingsSam BunchMay 4, 2016womenComment

Indecision is a knife in my head

Rachel 59, married with 3 children, from Lancashire, lives in London, Full time teacher.

50 SomethingsSam BunchMay 1, 2016womenComment

We can’t conquer water

Lizzie 45 twice divorced, 2 children, from Cambridge, works as an accountant.

40 SomethingsSam BunchApril 27, 2016womenComment

There’s something about a fire that keeps me there

Alice 51 married with three children, works in design.

50 SomethingsSam BunchApril 24, 2016womenComment

They're truly inspirational by doing everyday, normal stuff

Sally 47 divorced with two children, re married , lives and works in London as a make up artist.

40 SomethingsSam BunchApril 20, 2016womenComment

Sometimes I don’t like the way he opens the curtains!

Amanda 46 married with two boys lives in Scotland. Works four days a week.

40 SomethingsSam BunchApril 17, 2016womenComment

There had been a Daily Mail article on machine gunning children in the war

Jenny 80 from South London. Widow.

80 SomethingsSam BunchApril 13, 2016womenComment

I’ve been ignoring my spiritual needs

Bea 45 married, two grown-up kids, works in finance.

40 SomethingsSam BunchApril 10, 2016womenComment

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