Tag Archives: authentically me

What Time Can Do…

Posted on July 21, 2018 by janieleeds

I’ve found that time either softens people or hardens them. Have you found that too? When we’ve been dealt hard experiences, I think there’s a choice to be made – let the experiences harden us or find forgiveness and move … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love | Tagged authentically me, changes, choices, count your blessings, family, forgiveness, morning thoughts, peace, relationships, see the real me, what do I want | 10 Comments

No More Taunting Memories

Posted on November 26, 2017 by janieleeds

I’ll be honest, there’s a downside to decorating for Christmas. It’s separating your present from your past. Even though there’s a freedom in decorating my way, I found a few little treasures that I’d forgotten that I had packed away … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, love | Tagged authentically me, Christmas, decorating early, finding myself, first divorced holiday, holidays after divorce, lights, new chapter | 7 Comments

A Weekend Alone!

Posted on August 26, 2017 by janieleeds

Oh my, next weekend I am free to be me. Kids are going with EX and his family and I will be home alone for a few days. Oh my, what to do? What to do? Oh heck, I’ll probably … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, love, women 50 | Tagged authentically me, being a single parent, dating after divorce, friendship after divorce, humor, rumors, truth | 5 Comments

How I Am Breaking The Marriage Patterns After Divorce – Lesson 2 – Letting Go Of His Family Obligations

Posted on August 13, 2017 by janieleeds

Lesson One – Stick To The Facts Lesson Two – Letting Go of His Family Obligations My friends are appalled that I receive my EX’s mail, as he requested it be forwarded to me since he’s moved to another state. … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, women 50 | Tagged authentically me, communication, family, marraige, obligations, parenting divorce, peace, recovery, relationships | 2 Comments

Are You Changing Your Name?

Posted on July 9, 2017 by janieleeds

My divorce lawyer asked me if I wanted to change my name back to my maiden name. When my husband and I first separated, I was practically hell bent on removing his name from me when I thought about my … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, women 50 | Tagged authentically me, finding yourself after divorce, keeping my married name, kids and divorce, maiden name, marriage, motherhood, name change | 9 Comments