Tag Archives: challenges

When You Can’t Go No Contact With A Narcissist

Posted on April 5, 2018 by janieleeds

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 →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, love, women 50 | Tagged bad behavior, challenges, co-parenting, ex-husband, family, looking for advice, relationships | 25 Comments

Being Ok With Being 50

Posted on December 6, 2017 by janieleeds

I love to know what makes people tick. I love to hear what they’re thinking and listen with an open mind to what they are saying, I mean really saying when they talk. It always amazes me that people open … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, finding happiness at 50, love, women 50 | Tagged age, challenges, comfort, communication, healing, helping others, inspiration, life experience, relationships | 19 Comments

The Potpourri of Blogging Comments

Posted on November 15, 2017 by janieleeds

I like blogging and I like making connections with people. I enjoy the banter, the giggles and being engaged in discussions and seeing the other side of issues. I’ve been grateful for all the advice you’ve sent my way and … Continue reading →

Posted in finding happiness at 50, women 50 | Tagged blog, blogger, blogging friendships, challenges, comfort, comments, communication, humor, looking for advice, relationships, truth, wordpress, writing | 31 Comments

You Can’t Co-Parent From The Nothing Box

Posted on July 25, 2017 by janieleeds

I call it the nothing box. That’s where my Ex lives most of the time since we’ve been separated and now divorced. Have you ever heard of the nothing box? Well, I call it the nothing box because he simply … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce | Tagged ask for help, challenges, co-parenting, communication, ex-husband, family, nothing box, relationship between divorced parents and kids, silence, stress, understanding | 14 Comments

Own Your Story

Posted on July 14, 2017 by janieleeds

Owning your story is the bravest thing you’ll ever do. ~ Brené Brown Yesterday’s post talked about your story and the way you tell it. I think it’s interesting to note how we tell our stories, what we include, what … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, women 50 | Tagged brave, Brene Brown, challenges, communication, family, forgiveness, friendship, future, gratitude, illness, inspiration, life lessons, marriage, motherhood, past, peace, present, relationships, sadness, spirituality, stress, success, tapestry, truth, understanding, your life story | 2 Comments

What’s Your Story?

Posted on July 13, 2017 by janieleeds

If I were to ask you to share your story, how would you tell it? Think about it for a moment. What’s the story of your life as you would tell it? How would you like it told? What would … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love | Tagged challenges, communication, helping others, life lessons, peace, relationships, spirituality, the good and the bad, truth, understanding, your life story | 7 Comments