A Divorce After 50 Years That She Soon Regretted

Starting over at any age is challenging. Starting over after seventy is something else entirely.

Margaret had to rebuild routines, redefine her identity, and accept that companionship in later life often looks quieter than it does in movies and self-help books. She learned to live with the consequences of her decision without blaming Thomas—or herself excessively.

Regret, she discovered, does not have to destroy you. It can teach you humility, patience, and empathy for others who are struggling silently within their own marriages.