My Life Fell Apart at 52. Five Years Later, Something Jolted Me Into Action.

My life changed overnight. I spent five years just surviving, until a wake-up call in 2026 made me rethink my life and what comes next. Five years ago, my life changed in a way I never expected and I suddenly found myself facing a completely different future. What followed were five years of finding my feet, getting through each day and, if I'm honest, slowly drifting through life rather than really living it. Then I came across a video about how short life really is. One image stopped me in my tracks. It made me realise just how much time had passed and how easy it is to put life on hold without even noticing. It was the wake-up call I needed. I realised I didn't want to spend another five years simply existing, waiting for the right time or wondering what might have been. #lifeisshort #startingover #over50 #midlife #graydivorce Welcome to What's Next Then? Hi, I'm Kathryn and I got sick of just drifting along through life so here I am, exploring life after 50, starting over solo and talking about things like reinventing yourself in midlife and beyond, finding fulfilment and having fun. Join me as I navigate new beginnings, discover new possibilities, follow dreams and explore what it means to create a life that actually that feels right.