Uplifting stories after divorce

[Zen81]

I’m looking for some inspirational stories of all those who made it out the other end and managed to transform their lives after the end to their long term marriages.

currently in stealth mode and waiting to drop the news right after my dd has done her 11+ exams this September. I’ve mentally and emotionally checked out since January. A long toxic marriage - covert manipulation disguised as caring and supportive progressive husband. Only with therapy have I been able to see through that persona/mask.

I feel like I’ve been living under a large rock devoid of any light; low self esteem, low confidence and have lost myself completely. Through therapy I am rebuilding myself back up, doing yoga, journaling and small things for myself. I’ve a lot of work to do to rebuild myself from the ground up. Am 47 next week and wonder if it’s too late to change. Looking at a potential career change after the dust settles next year.

Would love to hear from those who managed to transform their lives later in life.

I’m not sure I’ve got an amazing transformation but I did write a structured life plan for the following eight years and I have managed to tick a lot of the things off my list. Im
off anti depressants, I have lost 2.5 stone, expanded my businesses, moved house (a big downsize and not ideal but still the right decision), I’ve done a bit adventurous holiday by myself, I’ve nourished friendships and focussed on my children’s well being. In October last year something clicked and it felt like a new start. I then met someone a month later which has been lovely but am still very much keeping my independence and keeping on track with my life plan.

That sounds wonderful. Well done and thanks for sharing.