Advice to a woman in her 50's

Mariella Frostrup gives a woman in her 50's some great advice - the woman has written in because she feels depressed and wonders if she had had children would things be better?  As Frostrup points out, having children doesn't not ensure you are protected against depression or loneliness and, there are opportunities to look after children and young people that older people can have if they want to (i.e. fostering, adoption, mentoring).  Very positive and reassuring.

I'm 51, have no children and feel depressed and lonely