Author Archives: janieleeds

You Like Me! You Really Like Me!

Posted on April 17, 2018

When you read the title above, You Like Me!  You Really Like Me! did you think of Sally Field in her acceptance speech for Places Of The Heart back in 1984?  In researching her original speech, I found that what … Continue reading →

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A Lesson From Rocky

Posted on April 16, 2018

How many times have you heard someone talking about their dissatisfaction with their own life and blaming it on the circumstances in their past?  I think that’s one of the biggest universal problems that we all have experienced.  I know … Continue reading →

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Rocky Theme Song

Posted on April 15, 2018

Rocky‘s theme song Gonna Fly Now feels right to post today.  It’s a classic that even if you’ve never seen the movie, you know that song, right?  Is there anyone who didn’t recognize it?  I’m putting it below in case … Continue reading →

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How Friendships Change After A Breakup

Posted on April 14, 2018

If you’ve been through a break up or divorce, you know that sometimes friendships go away just like the relationship.  I’ve been on both sides of the situation and it’s never easy.  When a couple breaks up, we tend to … Continue reading →

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How About Saying Former Spouse?

Posted on April 13, 2018

How do you refer to the spouse you’re divorced from? I was talking with someone new the other day and he told me that he doesn’t use the word ‘ex’ when referring to his ex-wife.  He says, my former wife.  … Continue reading →

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It’s A Beautiful Day!

Posted on April 6, 2018

So I woke up this morning with this song in my head.  I love Michael Buble’s voice and I was thinking that it was an inspiring song and so I was smiling to myself.  I decided to play it on … Continue reading →

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When You Can’t Go No Contact With A Narcissist

Posted on April 5, 2018

Let’s face it.  If you’ve read any of those great blogs which write about breaking up with a narcissist, you know that it’s always suggested that you go no contact for your own healing and well being.  Because once the … Continue reading →

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