Author Archives: janieleeds

Lean On Me

Posted on June 23, 2019

Lean on me, when you’re not strong, and I’ll be your friend…I’ll help you carry on… A friend invited me over to eat take out on her back patio last night.  We drank wine, ate pizza and talked for hours.  … Continue reading →

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Single Parenting Older/Adult Kids

Posted on June 22, 2019

Thank you for reading yesterday’s post and thank you to all who took the time to comment and to share your experiences.  I can’t tell you how much better I feel after reading all that you wrote.  When I felt … Continue reading →

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College Kids, Anxiety And What Can Happen

Posted on June 21, 2019

I’ve been asking for the past semester’s grades from my kid who left University and came home to the local community college in January.  He has anxiety and is on Lexapro.  He has some depression as well after the divorce.  … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day To All Women

Posted on May 12, 2019

I know that traditionally Mother’s Day is for Moms.  But there have been women in my life who have mothered me and aren’t ‘Moms’ because they’ve never had kids and certainly aren’t my mom either. So Happy Mother’s Day to … Continue reading →

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Managing Expectations Vs. Reality Single Mom Style

Posted on May 11, 2019

It’s Mother’s Day weekend and I’m engaging what I’ve learned in order to survive it.  Managing expectations vs reality.  Because my rose-colored glasses expectations would be the boundless adoration of my kids, a meal out without me cooking or cleaning … Continue reading →

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Narcissists Spin The Story

Posted on April 29, 2019

To keep you on your toes, narcissists spin the story of whatever they’re telling you.  Listen closely, because depending upon whom they’re talking with, the story may change.  Outright lies, embellishments of the truth and even small nuances are part … Continue reading →

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A Single Girl’s Lesson From Divorce

Posted on April 26, 2019

It took me awhile to learn this lesson, but it’s an important one.  I don’t need a man to complete me.  That being said, I would like to find a nice man to get to know and to one day … Continue reading →

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