Women on the verge of turning 40 embark on a journey—like meeting their past selves again—after passing the midpoint of life. Go-Go's Core presents director Koichi Takahashi's "Life Chronicle" compilation, featuring compelling stories of mature women carrying both scars and hope from their life experiences. A woman who built a happy family with marriage and three children discovers her husband's disturbing behavior and flees with her kids. Having endured harsh struggles, these women lived solely for their children. On this journey marking a new beginning, they encounter strangers and awaken to new emotions. Here are the deeply moving stories of six women who've weathered life's storms.