The end of a long marriage reshapes more than your home address. The couple friends you shared, the dinner invitations that dried up, the quiet weekends that once felt full, the sense of belonging you took for granted, and the future you imagined together all collapse at once. You are not alone in this, and you are not broken. This book is a companion for the next stage, written for readers in their fifties, sixties, and older who want to rebuild a social life from the ground up, on their own terms. Drawing on decades of working with people navigating this exact transition, Winifred Ashcombe Vellacott offers a step-by-step path: grieving lost ties without guilt, rediscovering your own social identity, finding new friends in midlife and beyond, and learning to embrace both solitude and new connections with confidence. You will find practical tools for joining groups, hosting solo, using technology without overwhelm, and handling the awkward moments with grace. Whether you long for a close circle of friends, a casual community, or simply a richer daily life, this guide meets you where you are. Part of The Later-Life Divorce Library.