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What is P2YL?

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This is what I wrote in my diary ⬆️ all those years ago when my husband had walked out on me and I had to face this big and desperately unwelcome change in my life.


If you want to know more of my own background and story you can find it here:


For me Part 2 was being left on my own after an unwanted divorce. I thought all chance of happiness had gone. How was I going to create 'Part 2 Of My Life'? 


Later I turned 'Part 2 Of My Life' into 'Part 2 Of My (Love?) Life' when I realised how important it was for me to share my life with someone special who is as committed to me as I am to him.


It's also about being able to 'love life' again. To feel deeply that life is worth living even if it's not perfect and has its tough times.


Part 2 Of Your (Love?) Life happens when you find your life cut into a 'before’ and an ‘after’.


It's when you want to change and build yourself up as a woman.

Cut to the present


That was twenty years ago. I learnt a lot along the way and found new contentment and satisfaction, and yes, love and commitment from a special man.


And so I believe can you. 


Encouragement, ideas & inspiration for your personal Part 2 Of Your (Love?) Life


I share encouragement, hope, and the tips and tricks I picked up, in fortnightly emails direct to your Inbox. 


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Girl looks at a cat atop a signpost labeled “Right way” and “Wrong way” in a forest path.
by Katrina Robinson • 19 October 2026
I confess: two bad mistakes I made as a midlife woman post-divorce, and how it came right in the end.
Katrina Robinson Writer in straw hat standing outdoors with text overlay: “This is not the real me”
by Katrina Robinson • 5 September 2026
Promise I'll be honest and real with all readers.
by Katrina Robinson • 27 August 2026
On the possibility of a Plan B when it all goes wrong
by Katrina Robinson • 7 August 2026
In the birthplace of Western philosophy, I used a little philosophical thinking to manage the holiday blues.
by Katrina Robinson • 13 July 2026
Finding the fragrance for the woman you are becoming
by Katrina Robinson • 22 June 2026
Final instalment of Five ways my Part 2 wedding differed from Part 1
by Katrina Robinson • 1 June 2026
4) Frocks and locks for a September bride
Valentine-themed sign reading “Two people here are about to meet their match. For life.” with pink hearts and blurred flowers
by Katrina Robinson • 13 May 2026
Love beyond the dating apps: how to massively increase the odds in your favour
Woman in black hat and green-patterned Agnès B top, holding a hand of playing cards and a drink.
by Katrina Robinson • 18 April 2026
Tips on midlife online dating that got me from Devastated Divorcée to Serenely Married.
A monochromatic blue oil painting shows a distant shoreline with faint lights reflecting on calm, hazy water at twilight.
by Katrina Robinson • 19 March 2026
?. The comfort zone | When 'the worst' has happened how can you find simple daily measures to survive those first few weeks?
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Girl looks at a cat atop a signpost labeled “Right way” and “Wrong way” in a forest path.
by Katrina Robinson • 19 October 2026
I confess: two bad mistakes I made as a midlife woman post-divorce, and how it came right in the end.
Katrina Robinson Writer in straw hat standing outdoors with text overlay: “This is not the real me”
by Katrina Robinson • 5 September 2026
Promise I'll be honest and real with all readers.
by Katrina Robinson • 27 August 2026
On the possibility of a Plan B when it all goes wrong
by Katrina Robinson • 7 August 2026
In the birthplace of Western philosophy, I used a little philosophical thinking to manage the holiday blues.
Show More