Author Archives: janieleeds

Mother’s Day

Posted on May 15, 2023 by janieleeds

I hope you all had a lovely Mother’s Day…I hope you were celebrated by your family! For those of us whose moms are no longer living, count me in with that hug of a united friendship. There’s a strange feeling … Continue reading →

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Won’t You Be My Neighbor?

Posted on March 13, 2023 by janieleeds

Did you start singing when you read the title? Did it remind you of Mr. Rogers? LOL The first morning after we moved in, the dog needed to go out and nobody was up. So without thinking, without brushing my … Continue reading →

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Moving…

Posted on March 12, 2023 by janieleeds

I lived among the relics of my defunct marriage for years. Getting divorced, selling the house and moving the teenagers and me into a new place within the space of a week was overwhelming. I took it all. Whatever he … Continue reading →

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Moving Along

Posted on March 11, 2023 by janieleeds

Hey, it’s Janie! I’m back…after a long time away. A lot has happened over these past few months and I thought I’d share in hopes that it may help someone else. So if you missed me, yay! I’m back. If … Continue reading →

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Catch the Wave

Posted on March 10, 2023 by janieleeds

What is the last thing you learned? The last thing I learned? I can’t pick one because there’s been an avalanche of learning in the past few weeks. I think it has something to do with the astrological changes as … Continue reading →

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When The Narcissist Says Don’t Cheat

Posted on December 17, 2022 by janieleeds

The ex began to tell me, “If you’re going to cheat, leave before you cheat, as it’s disrespectful.” In my mind this came out of nowhere as I would never cheat. I couldn’t understand his sudden obsession with saying this … Continue reading →

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When All Signs Point To Cheating

Posted on December 15, 2022 by janieleeds

I have no doubt the ex cheated on me. There I said it. Or wrote it. There it is – in black and white. And I feel non-plussed by it. There’s no emotion behind it. Except that he’s a lying … Continue reading →

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Mark My Words

Posted on November 22, 2022 by janieleeds

Oh geez, I guess I’ve not heard it all. The ex told the kid that he got a concealed carry. Well, he has to take a class, but he’s got it. WHAT??? Does nobody but me think this is odd? … Continue reading →

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Part Deux As Promised

Posted on October 13, 2022 by janieleeds

My kid walked away for a few minutes and I settled down after I got my heart and mouth under control after our last conversation. Allowed…that word just did it for me as it did for many of you who … Continue reading →

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