I'm a 53 years old man from a conservative South East Asian country. I got married at the age of 25, to a lady who I thought would be with me for the rest of my existence. Unfortunately, 8 months ago she expressed a desire to separate. There was animosity in our ties. However details aren't warranted here. Recently the court dissolved our marriage. She was granted 50% of my retirement savings and 20% of my annual income as alimony.

It's excruciating to see someone you loved dearly treat you in this manner. I continue to suffer from sleepless nights, heartache. Most of our friends severed ties with me. Our son is 22 years old and lives far away. Loneliness has made me a shadow of my former self. I look cadaverous. Help me. Please tell me how to survive this phase and emerge stronger.