I think that many women and men of my age are despairing, in a certain sense, if it's possible to start life from a new sheet. I have been living with this feeling for many years after I got divorced.
The sarcasm of my life was lying in obvious things.

Here is what I mean: my son worked for a marriage agency as a translator for about 5 years at that time. Of course, he repeatedly offered to register me there, but I refused all the time. I was probably afraid of failure. Just like most of us. But he still has found a way to help me. For which I am personally very grateful to him and the whole marriage agency's staff)
Now, when I look back on my life, I laugh at myself a lot. I had such a strong fear that it wouldn't work out for me again, that I avoided any acquaintances at all costs. I understand now how scared I was.

One summer day, I was invited for a free photo set from the agency as they needed to see how a new photographer works. And the best way to see it is to invite a lady of 45+. It seemed all logical to me. But that was a trap for me ( and thanks to God I was trapped in it). I looked at myself from another side, after getting the photo-session pictures.
I felt more confident and attractive because I liked the results of the photo set.
And in less than a year I met Jean-Marie, my French-speaking man. That was quite challenging)
I was learning some English words after I knew I became a member of the dating services. But I haven't needed it as it's appeared lately.
I was practicing some French during my school years, so I decided to try. We had a translator with us for the first few dates. In three days, we were using Google translator already to bring our communication to a new level. Yes, that wasn't convenient at first but we worked on it together: I was learning some French while he was learning some Ukrainian) The beginning of our story was made and we even didn't notice how fast it happened. Jean-Marie flew back home and our communication became pale and sluggish. The longer distance the briefer talks. We were on our way to break up already.
At this critical moment, I shared with the manager I felt comfortable with. I don't know what she has done but in a few days, Jean-Marrie came to Kyiv for a quick weekend.
That way, we moved to a new phase of our relationship)
He came to meet one more time before I came to him for the first time and then we started to visit each other turn by turn once or one and a half per month. We have become a true couple. I bet he has paid a good price on the way to our happiness but that all was worth trying!!
Now, it is going to be 8 years since we got happily married.
I'm truly thankful to God, my son, and the agency's managers who helped with what we have now.
Be brave, try any chance to be happy, and don't be shy to ask for help from those who know what they are doing)
Be blessed in your search!

Anna