‘it’s never too late to make a positive change’

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

My own mum despised me from the moment I was born

Laura London, 41, lives in north London and is a professional magician. I saw magic for the first time when I was eight and was instantly obsessed. After that, I spent all my pocket money on tricks. I

Anna Britten was fed up with the daily grind... so when she reached midlife she made a dramatic change…

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

Lianne Harrison, 52, had just moved and felt low. Then an impulsive decision changed everything…