Tag Archives: divorce advice

Disentangling Myself From The Story

Posted on August 26, 2018 by janieleeds

I hung onto the story (which was true) in my head that stated: he left me. In all honesty, looking back, I can see how I clung tightly to the victim-hood status of being the one left. I spent enormous … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love | Tagged choices, divorce advice, ex-husband, he left me, marriage over, new beginnings | 16 Comments

Single Girls Get Ready For Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 13, 2018 by janieleeds

Valentine’s Day is here. Well, it’s almost here, but you’ve got to be ready in your head, because the stores are jam packed with Valentine stuff. Flowers, candies, cards and all of the things that put such pressure on us, … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love | Tagged being single, bubble bath, chocolate, daffodils, divorce advice, family, flowers, home, life, love yourself, photography, relationships, romance, single mom holiday alone, smile, treat yourself, Valentine's Day, wine | 4 Comments

Filling The Empty Cavity When He Leaves

Posted on January 30, 2018 by janieleeds

Today’s prompt cavity made me ache to write to you. Because as ex-spouses or ex-partners, there’s a hole in our hearts after our loved one leaves. It aches like a cavity and the pain that we feel within takes effort … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, the daily post, women 50 | Tagged breaking up, cavity, divorce advice, find love again, forgiveness, grief, healing after divorce, heartbroken, marriage, mojo, new beginnings, relationships, self-worth, tooth | 6 Comments

Stay Out Of Their Relationship

Posted on January 26, 2018 by janieleeds

It’s been an interesting week here, but the experience may be helpful to you if you are divorced with kids who see their dad occasionally. As a divorced parent, I thought that we would co-parent together, but that was not … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love | Tagged bad behavior, co-parenting, divorce advice, end of marriage, ex-wife of a narcissist, family, how to deal with narcissist, kids and divorce, life, relationship between divorced parents and kids, truth, Wizard of Lies | 4 Comments

A Reminder List For After Your Divorce

Posted on August 3, 2017 by janieleeds

There’s so much to do when you are getting a divorce. Stuff is bound to fall through the cracks because in addition to there being mountains of paperwork to review, bills to pay, life to continue at full speed with … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, divorce, women 50 | Tagged burial, changing your name after divorce, divorce advice, family, funeral, ICE, lawyer, life insurance, life lessons, living will, plan your future after divorce, power of attorney, recovery, safe, things to do after a divorce, trust, will | 4 Comments

Meeting in the Middle For A Divorce Agreement

Posted on July 27, 2017 by janieleeds

There’s a definite give and take when you’re dealing with a divorce agreement. There are no two ways around it. We have to compromise and I’ve heard it said that the best divorce agreements are when neither party is happy … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce | Tagged anger, being fair in settlement, communication, divorce advice, divorce agreement, divorce attorney, get what you need, kindness begets kindness, life lessons, peace, put the kids first, relationships, take the high road | Leave a comment

Why Did He Leave? (Divorce)

Posted on June 4, 2017 by janieleeds

Often I have asked myself this question. More hours than I’d care to admit, I’ve rehashed this question in my head, with my trusted inner circle of friends and with God. Heck, I’ve even asked my STBX (soon-to-be-ex), but I … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love | Tagged being left, change your thinking, disconnection, divorce advice, finding myself, friendship, gift, gratitude, life lessons, peace, relationships, sadness, separation, spirituality, STBX, support | 4 Comments