When I turned 40, I didn’t get the anxiety and apprehension that many of my other friends got. I guess I saw it as a new opportunity, for growth and reflection. I had always compared myself, and my life, to others, quite often feeling inadequate. I felt like I hadn’t really accomplished much in my...
Approaching the age of 40 and knowing (and constantly hearing) the phrase “Fabulous 40” felt like a cliché at the time and whilst it got thrown around so much leading up to the “big month” of August and there was so much of me that was so excited, I know for sure I had those voices in my head...
I look in the mirror and what do I see? A 46-year-old woman having difficulties coming to terms with ageing, thanks to a culture that has made us believe we are worth less than our younger generation. I decided to be part of this important project to be a voice for all women over 40,...
Growing up in a small country town I never dreamed that I would one day be a leader, let alone of my diverse community. Here I am with the great privilege of being a leader in my local town, I was first voted on to Council in 1994 and as President 2001 – the first woman to...
I turn 65 in a couple of weeks’ time and I honestly can’t understand how it’s come around so quickly. One minute I was dancing to “When I’m 64”, the next minute I was! This milestone birthday, plus participating in the ‘40 over 40’ project has given me cause to reflect on my life so far....
