I am suffering from anxiety and have lack of confidence when it comes to PhD. To achieve this milestone was always my ambition and I had all the needful qualities but like any other woman coming from a humble Pakistani family, my parents got me married. Then for the next 10 years all my life my circling around one thing, to make it work for my parents and for my kids. But unfortunately it didn't work out.

On my career front I just kept my job as Lab Engineer at an Engineering University and completed my Master's under lot of stress.

Now I am 36 and separated. But facing a lot of difficulties in getting a phd scholarship. I don't know if its my age or my resume which doesnt show impressive research background.. I don't want to start here in Pakistan as under my circumstances that is going to be another challenge.But at the same time I feel I am not good enough..

I just want to know is there any hope at this age??should i give it up?
I am under a lot of stress as I have a job in academia and need PHD to extend my career.