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Starting Over After Divorce at 40 : Reclaiming your Life

Stanley Parker
4 min readNov 28, 2024

Starting over after divorce at 40 feels like stepping into the unknown. It’s raw. It’s real. And it’s not easy. But let me tell you this — it’s possible.

Starting Over After Divorce at 40

The Day It All Changed

I still remember the moment. Papers signed. Door closed. It wasn’t just the end of a marriage. It was the end of everything I thought my future would be. “What now?” I asked myself.

The silence in the room was louder than any answer.

That’s the thing about hitting rock bottom — it’s solid. You can’t go lower. You have to move up.

Why 40 Feels Different

At 40, starting over hits differently.

You’re not the wide-eyed 20-something chasing dreams.

You’re someone with history. Responsibilities. Maybe even kids. Starting over can feel overwhelming.

But let’s break it down.

Think of this as an opportunity.

At 40, you have something you didn’t have at 20: experience. You’ve seen life. You’ve learned lessons. And now, you can rebuild smarter.

Step One: Grieve the Loss

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Stanley Parker
Stanley Parker

Written by Stanley Parker

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