The question
What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?Originally asked
The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A
Asked in 52 of the 131 consecutive instalments of The Guardian's The Q&A harvested on 2026-08-29.
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When I realised that I could get myself through anything that came my way.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 April 2026 source ↗
Now. I enjoy what I do for a living, the children are here and I am still happily married after 25 years.
When my daughter Ella was born.
The first time I stood on top of the hill that I now live on, in 2007.
Right now. Ask me again when my children are grown, and I’ll sob, “When they loved me more than that woman/man they’ve shacked up with.”
Curious, thoughtful and kind.
My tendency to be avoidant.
Your lowest moment is temporary.
All of the anxious thoughts that you are able to escape during the day that somehow know when you are lying down to relax.
Being alive on Earth is challenging and I like to believe that whatever happens after is filled with peace and ease.
Someone to clean my apartment.
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