Shelley is accustomed to rebuilding after tropical cyclones ravage Northern Queensland. But rebuilding her life after her husband leaves and her career crumbles has proven more difficult. Her daughter barely speaks to her, and her sensible granddaughter has abruptly joined a band.

Like many women in their 50s, Shelley faces tough questions:

How much should she intervene in others’ lives?

Can she form her own social circle after decades as part of a couple?

With her history, can she trust any man? Especially one who is meddling, irritating, and addicted to internet dating?

Most of all, how does she pick up the pieces after the inevitable storms life brings?

Shelley is finding out what it takes to start over and weather life’s personal cyclones.