Tag Archives: courage

You’re Not The Girl I Thought You Were

Posted on June 6, 2018 by janieleeds

I was watching Legally Blonde recently and one quote jumped out at me. If you’re going to let one stupid prick ruin your life…you’re not the girl I thought you were. – Professor Stromwell And with that simple, timely exchange, … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, love, women 50 | Tagged be yourself, courage, dealing with exes, Elle Woods, healing your heart, Legally Blonde movie, move on from break up, Professor Stromwell, relationships, you're not alone, your story | 4 Comments

Another Hard Part Of Divorce

Posted on May 31, 2018 by janieleeds

A good friend of mine and I were talking today about how I have anxiety over seeing my former husband and his family soon at one of the kid’s end of the school year functions. I haven’t seen him in … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, love, women 50 | Tagged courage, do you want to be right or happy, ex-husband, ex-wife of a narcissist, facing fears, family getting involved in divorce, former husband, life lessons, narcissist abuse, peace of mind, seeing the ex at school functions, the things we do for our kids | 23 Comments

Back To Myself

Posted on May 11, 2018 by janieleeds

Friends have been telling me lately that it’s good to see me back to myself. It’s strange honestly because I don’t think I’ve changed. Ok, well, maybe I’m a little more outgoing than I was before when I holed up … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, daily prompt, divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, the daily post, women 50 | Tagged courage, ex-husband, finding yourself after divorce, former husband, grief, healing after divorce, lonely in marriage, relationships, single and happy, unhappy in marriage | 15 Comments

A Lesson From Rocky

Posted on April 16, 2018 by janieleeds

How many times have you heard someone talking about their dissatisfaction with their own life and blaming it on the circumstances in their past? I think that’s one of the biggest universal problems that we all have experienced. I know … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, daily prompt, divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, the daily post, women 50 | Tagged be yourself, being a mom first, courage, cowards, doormat, helping others, how to be happy, judgment, let go of the past, old age ain't for sissies, Rocky Balboa quote, share experiences, take the high road | 8 Comments

Focus On The Journey, Not The Destination

Posted on May 25, 2017 by janieleeds

I know for me, I get wrapped up the cyclical question of Where Am I Going? with frequency these days. I have to literally hop out of my train of thinking before I make myself weepy with the way my … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, divorce, finding happiness at 50, women 50 | Tagged canva, change, courage, goals, gratitude, inspiration, journey, life and death, life lessons, relationships, spirituality, success | Leave a comment

Divorce Exposed

Posted on May 7, 2017 by janieleeds

There’s a willingness in the face of divorce to recount all the bad in the past in order to make sense of the present situation whatever it may be. There’s a flip side to that exposure which comes from being … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, divorce, women 50 | Tagged courage, daily post, gratitude, kids and divorce, life lessons, love, marriage, relationships, sadness, sharing experiences, spirituality | 2 Comments

What’s Your Motto?

Posted on April 24, 2017 by janieleeds

I was watching The White Princess series and I was inspired. In the series, at one point (spoiler alert, it’s the first episode), the mother-in-law to the Queen of England, tells her daughter-in-law Elizabeth that she has chosen the motto … Continue reading →

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Now Is The Time For Rebirth

Posted on April 16, 2017 by janieleeds

Well, it’s early Easter morning and all are asleep in my home. I’ve already been outside to feel the warm sunshine on my body and to take a quiet walk around the yard. Looking at the buds pushing through the … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, divorce, finding happiness at 50, women 50 | Tagged courage, Easter, faith, healing, kids and divorce, love, meditate, new chapter, re-energize your life, rebirth, relationships, tulip photo | 4 Comments