Inspirational Women
Mary Ann Sieghart, author of The Authority Gap, says women are undervalued and overlooked. But when women, especially older women, do get to lead everyone’s lives improve
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'The longest I held my baby for was two hours': the shameful role the Church of England played in forced adoptionsThe C of E is planning to apologise for imposing unwanted adoptions on young, unmarried mothers, but some may feel it’s too little too late…
By Debra Waters Published
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'I'm glad my mum died' - author Katrina Collier explains the reason why she felt nothing when her mother passed awayIt may sound shocking, but her story reveals the complex reality of grief and family
By Elaine Hayward Published
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'I carried the shame long enough': Gisèle Pelicot on justice, survival and confronting her ex-husbandMadame Pelicot is the definition of courage and strength resilience, and she wants to inspire others to find their voice
By Kate Woodward Published
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'It's possible to turn loss into something beautiful' – author Katie Carr shares how she helped her brother's memory live onThe writer of Moderate Becoming Good Later, and upcoming memoir Thundery at Times, tells us how she lent into Toby's spirit of adventure to help her through bereavement
By Helen Renshaw Published
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Dame Sarah Mullally confirmed Archbishop of Canterbury - but why does a woman in charge still feel historic in 2026?Her appointment is a milestone worth celebrating, but also exposes how rare female leadership still is, and why women at the top are judged differently
By Ellie Fennell Published
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'I found a way for my autistic daughter to flourish' – the woman who met heartbreak with hopeMother Bridget Wood tells us why she decided not to give in, but to fight to help her daughter and other young autistic people to live full, independent lives
By Helen Renshaw Published
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From breeding tiger cubs to training pigeons for movies, meet the women enjoying fulfilling careers with animalsThey say never work with animals – having furry, feathered colleagues can be unpredictable but also amazing, as these 4 women tell us
By Ellie Fennell Published
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'We took the leap and moved to a completely new place – and it transformed our lives'Many of us dream of upping sticks and creating a new life. We talk to two women who did just that
By Michelle Rowley Published
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New Year heroes: meet 4 volunteers putting others firstFrom hospital wards to mountain rescues, for these women, it's all about giving back
By Mel Hunter Published
