Saturday hike with a cute 20-something year old. Later went shopping with a female friend. Saturday night having drinks and great conversations at a Meetup group event. Sunday another hike with a Meetup group to a waterfall and my first cliff dive (jump?)in decades. Today, got a massage and went to a grocery store. Smiling (as much as you can with a mask on) at a beautiful woman, playfully bantering with strangers. Then as I shopped, I realized I can make whatever I want for dinner (thought about just having cookies and ice cream but instead went for cheese tortellini with pesto sauce). Probably would have done none of these things if I was still trapped in my loveless marriage.

From the dark days when I first separated, to the acceptance and adjustment of divorce, I’m finally happy in the new chapter of my life. What excites me more is that there still a lot more out there for me. Meeting new people, dating new women, possible relationships, traveling to different countries, and so much more.

To all my brothers going through the divorce process, it gets better but you have to have hope, the right attitude, and keep on moving forward. Hang in there brother.