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If I were a young woman now...

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Indinana Wed 16-Sept-15 18:59:06

Unfortunately the link doesn't work - think the original poster on Facebook must have taken it down. Shame, it was quite thought provoking!

annsixty Wed 16-Sept-15 15:45:29

Another one here who wouldn't have got married so young (21) and would have stood up to my mother. She influenced me so much, but perhaps I am one of those who always has to blame someone else instead of being responsible for my own mistakes. I would have chosen my friends better if that were possible.

cornergran Wed 16-Sept-15 14:52:50

I'd challenge - well, everything. I'd know that 'good enough' is good enough and take some pressure off me and those I love.

hildajenniJ Wed 16-Sept-15 14:52:16

I would probably not go into nursing. The training now is all academic and university courses, ending with a degree. I don't think I would enjoy that as much as ward based learning. Love, compassion and caring cannot be taught in a classroom, and it seems to me that this is what is lacking in today's hospitals. I would also have had my children earlier. I love being a Granny and wish I was a little younger and fitter!

rosequartz Wed 16-Sept-15 14:07:21

I wouldn't have got married so young (well, I was not as young as some), would have carried on with my education and travelled more when I was still young and fit.

rubysong Wed 16-Sept-15 14:00:39

Probably I would battle on with A levels and go to university instead of leaving after a term, followed by several false starts work wise. Also I would have been better at keeping in touch with friends.

Indinana Wed 16-Sept-15 10:39:55

How would you approach life if you were a young woman in today's world?

www.facebook.com/kelly.evans.921677/videos/10153349590986645/