Author Archives: janieleeds

Starting Over and Creating Something Better

Posted on May 24, 2017

It’s not always about trying to fix something that’s broken. It’s about starting over and creating something better. Sometimes in life, things are just broken and you can’t fix them.  For me, I can’t fix my marriage which fell apart.  … Continue reading →

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Put the Kids First in Divorce

Posted on May 22, 2017

We know we need to put the kids first in a divorce, but sometimes it’s hard when we are dealing with so much emotion ourselves.  However, I can’t stress enough how important it is to keep tabs on how your … Continue reading →

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We Need Our Gal Pals

Posted on May 21, 2017

These are the lilacs from the lilac bush a friend gave me years ago.  I planted it in my yard and the perfume from the lilacs reminds me daily of her friendship for which I’m grateful. We need our friends, … Continue reading →

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Telemarketers Should Be Wary

Posted on May 20, 2017

I just answered the phone for a telemarketer.  I didn’t know the number, but I figured I would just tell them politely to take me off their list and hope that no other calls came in from them again.  I’m … Continue reading →

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You Can Cut All The Flowers

Posted on May 18, 2017

I love enjoying cut flowers in my home.  I have various plants as well, but there’s something special about spring flowers that raise my spirits.  Do you feel the same way? I stopped having flowers in my home when my … Continue reading →

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Divorce Exposed

Posted on May 7, 2017

There’s a willingness in the face of divorce to recount all the bad in the past in order to make sense of the present situation whatever it may be.  There’s a flip side to that exposure which comes from being … Continue reading →

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Starting Over Finding the Perfect Home

Posted on May 2, 2017

The divorce is winding down.  Closing date will be here soon and we have no place to move to at this time.  Nonetheless, I am still looking for a new place for my kids and me to live happily, all … Continue reading →

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