Twenty five years is a long time. It’s normal to experience different emotions, it’s much like morning a death but the person is still alive. You don’t “just” get over the change that takes place when after so many years a partner is no longer there in your day to day life.

It’s a huge positive that you are the bread winner in terms that you are used to taking care of yourself and not dependent.

Be patient with yourself as different emotions come over you.

How old is your ex?

Do you have children?