After a lifetime of putting family first, I never expected that my decision to find happiness later in life would lead to such heartbreak. At 70, I remarried, hoping to enjoy my golden years with companionship and love. However, my niece—who had always been like a daughter to me—didn’t approve of my decision. She felt my marriage was impulsive and would disrupt our family dynamic. Her disapproval escalated until she asked me to leave the home we had shared, leaving me both shocked and deeply hurt. Despite the pain, I’ve chosen to focus on my new journey and the joy my marriage brings, knowing I deserve to embrace love at any age.