I went through a divorce several years ago, and my whole world fell apart. Our kids were pretty much grown when my husband left, but that only added to the stress. I had been a stay at home mom for years, and had nothing on my own. I had to claw my way into the working world. Now I am remarried to the greatest man I know, and the stepmom of three kiddos. The oldest is 16, and is my best buddy. We get along so well. The youngest two are almost 5 and almost 4...so I started all over again. Trust me, they are wonderful babies, but raising them at 45 was not in my plans.