Author Archives: janieleeds

No Response Is a Response

Posted on March 4, 2021 by janieleeds

Here’s another one of those drafts I never published. Maybe it will help you on your journey. No response is a response…and it’s a powerful one. It’s common for the ex to not answer me.  In fact, I rarely communicate … Continue reading →

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Is Anxiety From Not Processing Your Feelings?

Posted on March 3, 2021 by janieleeds

I am not saying that children nor adults can’t have anxiety to the degree where it’s a disorder because both of mine were diagnosed with it.  Both chose to take medications which they subsequently went off of (with Dr. approval) … Continue reading →

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Draft Queen

Posted on March 1, 2021 by janieleeds

LA in her post today was talking about how many drafts we have as bloggers. I know I have a lot of drafts in there, but I was surprised that I had almost an equal amount of drafts as I … Continue reading →

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A Quiet Saturday Night

Posted on February 28, 2021 by janieleeds

Well, it all went pretty well although I did keep myself from asking too much because – why trouble trouble – when if the kids need to talk, I know they will. So I decided to take advantage of my … Continue reading →

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One Dinner Down

Posted on February 27, 2021 by janieleeds

I kept myself busy last night while the one kid was out with his dad alone and the other at work. I have to admit to you that having nobody in the house for a few hours was delightful! Oh … Continue reading →

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Praying For Peace

Posted on February 26, 2021 by janieleeds

The ex (my kids’ dad) is coming in this weekend to visit with them. He does this very occasionally so it’s a big deal when he blows into town. He told them to clear their schedules because he’s going to … Continue reading →

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Serendipitous

Posted on February 23, 2021 by janieleeds

This word popped into my head this morning so I’m just going for it and writing a post. I think it came into my head because of how I’m feeling after reading some of the comments on my blog. I … Continue reading →

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The Contract Was Completed

Posted on February 22, 2021 by janieleeds

I’ve been getting more spiritual lately and one of the other reasons I’ve found that happens in a divorce situation is this: The contract was completed and it was time to move on. I believe that the people we encounter … Continue reading →

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What Happened To You?

Posted on February 21, 2021 by janieleeds

I often wonder, “What happened to you?” when I see some people. I want to reach out and hug them, even total strangers. Because when I see a heart hurting, I want them to heal, to smile again and to … Continue reading →

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