Getting divorced is one of life’s most stressful events – a process that can be full of uncertainty, anger, hurt, confusion and worry. But divorce can also bring about an end to unhappiness and even abuse, and can lead to a new-found sense of freedom and authenticity. And there are ways to part amicably, as we explain in the article, ‘Divorce doesn’t mean disaster’.
In recent years, there has been a rise in ‘grey’ divorces – perhaps, in part, because women are reaching a certain age and decide that they’d rather separate than stay in an unhappy marriage for the rest of their lives. This is highlighted in a recent survey by midlife women’s networking site NOON – the organisation’s report ‘Beyond the Break: the truth about divorce in midlife for women’ gives some fascinating insights into the feelings and outcomes of women post-divorce.
