Mum-of-three Julia Clark's 15-year marriage was a picture of domestic stability until a fateful family holiday to Egypt changed everything. What started as an innocent conversation by the poolside led to a series of events that turned Julia's world on its head. The 53 year old, from the Midlands, found herself leaving husband Peter - with whom she shares three children - for an Egyptian man named Ahmed, to whom she says she 'gave the world'.
However, the relationship took a turn for the worse, and Julia now reflects on those years with regret, feeling she 'wasted six years of her life'. Opening up about her experience to our colleagues at OK! , Julia recounted the moments that led to her drastic life changes. It was towards the end of a two-week holiday with Peter and their daughters, Melissa and Amelia, when Julia, basking in the Egyptian sun, felt an overwhelming sense of loneliness despite the idyllic setting.
READ: Chicago Rock's journey from when 'Hanley had a smile on its face' to gone forever | We have gone through the archive to remember the latest nightspot to leave the city centre READ: Theatre Royal, Liquid, Jumpin Jaks and Fiction: Life and times of iconic venue | The old Theatre Royal is empty once again in Hanley - after Electrik closed last weekend She admitted: "I couldn't help but feel lonely. Our two-week holiday in Egypt was nearing its end and we were soaking up the last few days of the August heat. Despite the fun times and beautiful photos, I felt a sens.