Category Archives: divorce

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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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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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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Narcissists, Butt Dialers and Manipulations, Oh My!

Posted on October 11, 2022 by janieleeds

That’s a mouthful of a title, isn’t it? Would you like to guess to whom I’m referring? Yup, you guessed it. The ex-MIL. The one I used to refer to as Marie Barone (from Everybody Loves Raymond). The ex’s mother. … Continue reading →

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Starting Over

Posted on August 21, 2022 by janieleeds

I’ve started over many times. Heck everyday is a new start, isn’t it? So what’s different about how I’m feeling today? Well, I’m decluttering the house. There’s nobody home so it’s just me and I’m on my own schedule. Eating … Continue reading →

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All Alone

Posted on August 19, 2022 by janieleeds

I was sipping my coffee when I decided to open the computer and saw the date. It’s my wedding unanniversary. I’ll admit I was dumbstruck for a moment. Because today felt different. I am at peace. I think that’s the … Continue reading →

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