Well… hello again. It’s been a while. In fact, it’s been so long that Isobel and I discussed whether or not we should shut down our blog. After all, aren’t we pretty well over the immediate trauma of our respective divorces – it’s been over a decade – and are getting on with our lives? What more could we have to say that people might find remotely interesting, informative or relatable?

As it turns out, we’re not sure one ever – completely – gets over being betrayed by a husband who demands a divorce after several decades of marriage. Yes, you move forward and, as my son said a year ago, “I’m glad you’re divorced, Mum, because now you’re living the life you deserve.”

But both Isobel and myself have been left with lingering anxieties, doubts and lack of self-belief that we’re not certain will ever completely evaporate. Add to that natural ageing, health issues and changes in family dynamics, amongst other things, and there’s still a lot to talk about.

So we hope you’ll join us for our continuing conversation about the challenges – and, believe it or not joys – of being grey divorcees.

Isobel and Vhairi