I'm sorry to hear that your "bust" didn't last. I hope the second heartbreak will at least yield peace.

I think I know why it's relevant that your kids are older, but I'm curious why it is central to your update that you've progressed from masters to doctorate. Do you mean to illustrate that your life is progressing except for your marriage?

Best wishes,

a fellow educator

M: 43 H: 44 M: 12.5 if the 5.5 year separation counts
Bomb (I dropped it): Dec '07
H said finit: Jun '10
I moved on: May '13