There is nothing shameful about starting over. That message stood out after a woman nearing 60 quietly showed how resilience can look when life takes an unexpected turn.
Her story began circulating online after it was shared on social media, revealing how she went from living comfortably to facing life alone after being left by her husband with significant debts and mounting legal pressure.
According to the post, the woman was once financially stable and lived in a semi-detached house. However, her circumstances changed drastically after her husband left, leaving her to deal with unpaid debts and multiple legal demand letters on her own.
Now living alone and without personal transport, she was said to be struggling with daily mobility despite holding a valid driving licence.
She “did not mind” driving an old Kancil
In the post, it was shared that the woman was later offered an old Perodua Kancil after it became clear she had no means of transport.
The writer said he asked her if she would be willing to drive an old Kancil despite having once driven a much more expensive car. According to the post, her response was simple.
“She said she does not mind,” he wrote.
For her, having a way to get around independently mattered more than appearances. The car was eventually given to her for RM1.
The post described her as someone who accepted the change without bitterness, adding that there was “nothing to be shameful about” even in her hardest days.
May be given work opportunity to support herself
Beyond providing transport, the woman may also be given an opportunity to work as a podcast moderator at a studio.
According to the post, she would be paid based on the hours she works, giving her a chance to earn income and slowly rebuild her independence.
‘When reality hits you, stay strong and stay up’
The story was shared by Malaysian social activist Kuan Chee Heng, also known as Uncle Kentang, who reflected on how life can change unexpectedly.
“In life there is up and down,” he wrote. “When reality hits you, stay strong and stay up. Do not drown yourself with sorrow.”
He also encouraged women to be self-reliant, including learning how to ride motorbikes or operate three-wheelers, saying such skills could help individuals continue earning a living even if they are left on their own one day.
The post ended with a Cantonese saying: “马死落地行”, which loosely translates to “when the horse dies, you get down and walk”, which describes that sometimes survival means accepting reality and continuing forward, even when life no longer looks the way it once did.
