A woman called george

It’s funny, isn’t it that, despite all the modernity around us, our life paths remain fairly old-fashioned: dating, settling down with someone, marriage, buying a home, kids, grandchildren then growin

Headlines about the hardships of motherhood are rife – and one group of women have been paying close attention. Here, a thirtysomething writer takes a break from her to-do list to hear from those who are burning themselves out to prepare for parenthood

‘After the divorce and the kids moving out, I feel like I’ve disappeared. I’ve spent so long being someone’s wife, someone’s mother, someone’s employee – I don’t know what I want any more. Even small

When Stacey Keen found herself burnt out and depleted by illness, she knew something had to give – it ended up being her career. But she made big changes to support her health, and now encourages others to do the same.

LET COUNSELLOR KEREN LIGHTEN YOUR LOAD

Taking time out for recovery is key to meeting your goals, so don’t let guilt or anxiety put you off relaxing