‘ i was adopted... at the age of 37!’

Watching the band up on stage, I felt so proud. ‘That’s my dad,’ I boasted to my friends as he drummed along to rock music. Aged 10, I loved going to his gigs. I’d tag along to rehearsals and knew all

My own mum despised me from the moment I was born

Grief trapped me inside my own bo dy until I took that vital first step

I wanted to start a family, so I invited the girls round for a party

Me and my boy have a special reason to celebrate

Three women share how persevering against all odds can lead to a wealth of new opportunities