10/09/2026
5 years after divorceā¦
And honestly? I CBA.
This time last year, life threw me another little curveball. One of many in my life.
My youngest daughter left for university, and suddenly I was not only divorced and living alone⦠I was an empty nester too.
Iāll be honest, I found that really difficult initially. 25 years of putting my childrenās wants and needs first.
The house felt quiet.
My routine changed.
And for the first time in a very long time, I had to figure out who I was when I wasnāt constantly needed by my children.
It took a while to navigate.
But now, 12 months onā¦
Iām absolutely bloody thriving. ā¤ļø
Iāve realised I actually LOVE my independence.
I love my clean, tidy house (When itās not Uni holidays)
I love everything being where I left it.
I love the peace and quiet.
I love having my own routine and doing exactly what I want, when I want.
And then thereās the added bonusā¦
No beard hairs in the sink.
No snoring.
No wet towels or socks on the floor.
No arguing over the thermostat.
No compromising on what I watch or listen to.
No one stealing my duvet.
No one asking whatās for tea or stealing my snacks.
I can eat and drink what I want, go where I want, watch what I want, spend my money how I want and make plans without having to consider anyone else.
And yes⦠thereās something incredibly liberating about that.
So, five years after divorce and 12 months into being an empty nester, Iāve learned something important:
Iām not lonely. Iām free.
Iām not lost. Iāve found myself again.
And Iām not looking for someone to complete my life ā because Iām bloody loving the life Iāve created
I love men donāt get me wrong, but as for living with a man again?
Well⦠heād have to be pretty exceptional to make me give up my clean and tidy house, my peaceful nights and my very comfortable life. š¤£
Independent. Happy. Thriving.
And absolutely no compromise. ā¤ļø #