Cory, sorry to hear this. But it's not the end of your life, it's an end to this chapter of your life. I am older than you and I was married over twice as long as you, so I can relate to your feelings of hopelessness and finality. But I have built a new life for myself that is fantastic and fulfilling, and given where I was after BD I can confidently say that if I can do it then anyone can.
And besides that, you don't know that this is the end. I work with a guy that recently remarried his ex after being divorced 10 YEARS. I have another friend whose wife left him for an OM and they did not speak for 2 years, not one word. They have been back together for 3 years now and happier than ever. Do go ahead and grieve the loss of your M, but never give up HOPE.
