Tag Archives: co-parenting

Get Off The Merry-Go-Round

Posted on July 29, 2019 by janieleeds

I allowed myself to stay on the merry-go-round in my head for too long. I knew it. I couldn’t help myself because I kept thinking that this go round would be different. What’s that quote about insanity? Doing the same … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce | Tagged co-parenting, ex-wife of a narcissist, healing after divorce, how to deal with narcissist, single mom parenting, take good care of yourself | 4 Comments

Excellent Advice For All Divorced Parents

Posted on January 25, 2019 by janieleeds

“Your children have come into this world because of the two of you. Perhaps you two made lousy choices as to whom you decided to be the other parent. If so, that is your problem and your fault. No matter … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce | Tagged co-parenting, kids and divorce, kids come first, relationships, single parent | 12 Comments

How Divorce Affects College Bound Kids

Posted on October 5, 2018 by janieleeds

I think that part of my homesick kid’s problem was the divorce. It all started a few years ago when he was in high school, so he was home with me. I thought we dealt with changes in the relationships … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, Uncategorized | Tagged absent father, co-parenting, college kids, counselor, ex-wife of a narcissist, homesick kid, kids and divorce | 7 Comments

The Blame Game

Posted on May 24, 2018 by janieleeds

In a divorce, the Blame Game comes into play. I think we are all guilty to some extent of blaming the other person for whatever instead of looking at the whole picture. It’s human nature to not see our part … Continue reading →

Posted in daily prompt, divorce, finding happiness at 50, the daily post, women 50 | Tagged bad behavior, co-parenting, family getting involved in divorce, guilty, helping kids to heal, kids and divorce, life lessons, narcissist abuse, parenting with a narcissist, truth | 10 Comments

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

How To Move On From Divorce

Posted on April 3, 2018 by janieleeds

A sweet blogging friend of mine asked for advice in her latest blog, Am I Brave Enough? and I’m honored that she mentioned my blog since we have experienced similar situations. She says: If you have any practical, spiritual or … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, women 50 | Tagged blogging, blogging friendships, change is good, co-parenting, ex-husband, expectations, family, looking on the bright side, new chapter, nothing box, relationships, release the past | 6 Comments

A Quiet Rebirth

Posted on March 31, 2018 by janieleeds

Life can get tumultuous at times and then it can get quiet. It’s quiet now and I’m so happy for the quiet. I think it’s because I’ve stepped off the roller coaster. I’ve side stepped out of my own way … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love | Tagged changes, co-parenting, Easter, ex-husband, family, finding peace, relationships, sharing holidays with EX | 6 Comments

Single Parents, Can You Relate To This?

Posted on March 30, 2018 by janieleeds

A friend sent this to me this morning and it made me laugh and it made me sad. But here it is. She found it on pinterest so I’m not sure who I should give credit to, but here goes: … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, women 50 | Tagged bad behavior, being a single parent, co-parenting, cutbacks, ex-husband, family, humor, job sharing, pinterest, primary parent, reality | 3 Comments

Feelings Long After The Divorce

Posted on March 23, 2018 by janieleeds

A friend sent me an article by Lissa Rankin called Love Your Enemy. Below is an excerpt from Noelle Newby for your reading. This is the part that touched me to my core. The part that made me cry because … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, women 50 | Tagged co-parenting, essence, family, I wish, Lissa Rankin, love your enemy, Noelle Newby, relationships, release the past, sou connections, thoughts, ties that bind, truth, writing | Leave a comment