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Their Bodacious Second Act is Waiting

Lara Portelli Author Interview

In Divorced at 50 F**K, Now What?, you share all of the heartbreak of a troubled childhood and a broken marriage and offer readers hope through your own resilience.Why was this an important book for you to write?

Because I felt so alone during these times, and maybe there were books out there for me, but I couldn’t find them easily. I wanted a book title that said exactly what I had been through, so it could be a support to others.

I appreciated the candid nature with which you told your story. What was the hardest thing for you to write about? 

Probably the moment in the back seat of the wedding car. My mind was taken back to that exact moment. My hand was frozen on the door handle.

What is a common misconception you feel people have about coping with life after divorce? 

That things will never be ok again, and that they will never find ’the one’.

What is one thing you hope readers take away from your experiences?

That their bodacious second act is waiting, and even if they spend their time alone, it is better than being with someone who doesn’t value or see you. That was my mindset. But lucky for me, I did find someone, and we are very happy.

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What do you do when the life you built suddenly shatters at 50? You stand up, say F**K it—and begin again.
In this bold, honest, and empowering book, Menopause Mentor and Speaker Lara Portelli shares her personal journey of heartbreak, reinvention, and rising stronger than ever. This isn’t just her story—it’s a survival guide for every woman staring down the barrel of midlife chaos and wondering, “Now what?”
Inside, you’ll discover:
🔥 How to rebuild your confidence when everything feels like it’s falling apart
💡 The power of gut instincts (and what happens when you ignore them)
🌱 The roadmap to your Second Act—one filled with purpose, joy, and unapologetic freedom
Raw, real, and packed with practical wisdom, Divorced at 50. (F**K). Now What? will remind you that your story isn’t over—it’s just getting good. You’ll laugh, cry and probably feel a little excited…
This is your comeback. Your rewrite. Your rise towards your bodacious life.