ABSTRACT
Thousands of women have faced the problems associated with returning to work or creating a new life for themselves. It’s not easy but then, as someone once said, the important things in life are rarely easy and the easy things are rarely important. Don’t expect miracles, even after reading this chapter. Women spend most of their lives looking after the needs of others and many experience strong feelings if they decide to look after themselves for a change. They may feel self-indulgent and consequently guilty. Feelings like this may occur because examining our own lives may remind us of all the plans the authors haven’t made and all the aspirations they haven’t yet realized. They may feel sad or frightened when thinking about life goals. It is important to remember that it is not the goals which are causing these feelings.
