50 over 50 Project ~ Chapter Three ~ Doreal

 WHAT IS YOUR OCCUPATION? I’m disabled, finding a job that is compatible with my issues is hard but hopefully one day.

HOW OLD ARE YOU AND WHATS THE BEST THING ABOUT BEING YOUR AGE? I am 58 and the best thing about being my age is realising its OK to put myself first now and not having periods.

WHAT HARDSHIPS HAVE YOU ENDURED THAT YOU FEEL HAVE MADE YOU FEEL STRONGER? I cared for my mum from the age of 10 until her death when I was 43, raised 7 children on my own and plodded along with a brain injury. I think maybe I was just born strong?

WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER IS YOUR GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT? My greatest achievement is actually… still being here.

WHAT IS YOUR IDEA OF PERFECT HAPPINESS? There no such thing as perfect happiness… I’m thankful for just a piece of ok!

WHAT IS YOUR MOST TREASURED POSSESSION? I treasure my tribe/family the most… my 15 grandkids are a special bonus.

WHAT’S LEFT ON YOUR BUCKET LIST? I would really like to spend time staying in a castle… any castle, anywhere.

WHAT WAS YOUR GREATEST EXTRAVAGANCE? For myself… the photo shoot.

WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU WOULD CHANGE ABOUT YOURSELF? My memory… to be able to hold on to the special moments.

WHAT IS A TRAIT YOU ARE MOST PROUD OF?I’m loyal

WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST FEAR?People

WHAT DO YOU MOST VALUE IN YOUR FRIENDS? I dont have friends… I have my tribe and special people and they have many qualities I value.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE YOUR YOUNGER SELF? Believe in youself… dont let the views and opinions of others make you doubt your worth.

WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO OR FAVOURITE QUOTE? Fuck it!!

AND FINALLY…..HOW DID YOU FEEL AFTER YOUR 50 OVER 50 BOUDOIR SHOOT? I wish i could remember but when I’m trying to remember it makes me smile, that tells me it was a good experience.