50 over 50 Project ~ Chapter Two ~ No. 21 -Diane Age 57

WHAT IS YOUR OCCUPATION? I work for the ambulance service, on the frontline helping people the best way I can in their hour if need ,

WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT BEING YOUR AGE? I’m wiser, and see life in a different perspective, and happy being me

WHAT HARDSHIPS HAVE YOU ENDURED THAT YOU FEEL HAVE MADE YOU FEEL STRONGER? Losing my mum at age 17 then my dad at 20. Made me see life very differently I had to become a survivor, I had to move home, and enter a big wide world on my own, then having my daughter on my own. Then losing my youngest brother to suicide, made me see no one on this planet had a right to make anyone feel bad about them selves. Grief has ruled my life but it made me stronger and care for others.

WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER IS YOUR GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT? Having my 3 daughters, bringing them up alone and allowing them to be individuals, strong and independent women, knowing they were loved more than life itself.

WHAT IS YOUR IDEA OF PERFECT HAPPINESS? Inner peace, and being true to yourself happiness starts with yourself., and living your true purpose and being grateful.

WHAT IS YOUR MOST TREASURED POSSESSION? My mums gold watch, my daughters all had this with them on their wedding day too.

WHAT’S LEFT ON YOUR BUCKET LIST? So much
Tandem skydive,
Being successful in my new business helping children
Getting married
Taking my grandchildren to Disney land
Holiday to Thai land
Buying my holiday home
Helicopter ride
But to name a few.

WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU WOULD CHANGE ABOUT YOURSELF? Have more faith in myself and my decisions

WHAT IS A TRAIT YOU ARE MOST PROUD OF? I will do anything for my family and others.

WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST FEAR? Losing my family.

WHAT DO YOU MOST VALUE IN YOUR FRIENDS? Loyalty

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE YOUR YOUNGER SELF? Believe in yourself and have faith and trust your decisions

WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO OR FAVOURITE QUOTE? Your stronger then you think you are and braver then you believe

 

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