Category Archives: finding happiness at 50

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 →

Posted in finding happiness at 50, inspiration | Tagged feeling numb, kids and anxiety, parenting advice, telling the truth | 6 Comments

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 →

Posted in finding happiness at 50 | Tagged blogger, blogging friendships, not published | 18 Comments

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 →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, Untold Stories of Isolation | Tagged alone time, me time, parenting college kids, relationship between divorced parents and kids | 13 Comments

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 →

Posted in Covid-19 Virus, divorce, finding happiness at 50, Untold Stories of Isolation | Tagged guilt free, home alone, me time | 10 Comments

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 →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50 | Tagged ex-MIL, ex-wife of a narcissist, kids and divorce, relationship between divorced parents and kids | 12 Comments

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 →

Posted in Covid-19 Virus, finding happiness at 50, inspiration | Tagged blogging friendships | 11 Comments

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 →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, love | Tagged mid-life crisis, narcissist relationship, relationship between divorced parents and kids, relationships | 8 Comments

A Momentary Seesaw

Posted on February 20, 2021 by janieleeds

I got an unusual call yesterday from a man who was investigating the ex. While I daren’t go into more detail, I will say that it amused me greatly. Because funny enough, the ex had to put me down as … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50 | Tagged deadbeat dad, ex-wife of a narcissist, healing after divorce, investigations, truth | 14 Comments

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Posted on February 14, 2021 by janieleeds

Well, we’ve made it to Valentine’s Day…this year has been flying by, hasn’t it? I hope that you and your loved ones are having a special day today. If you’re like me, you’re home with your kiddos and just quietly … Continue reading →

Posted in finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love | Tagged girlfriends, me time, power of friendship, relationships, remember who you are | 13 Comments