Tag Archives: ex-wife of a narcissist

Mother’s Day

Posted on May 15, 2023 by janieleeds

I hope you all had a lovely Mother’s Day…I hope you were celebrated by your family! For those of us whose moms are no longer living, count me in with that hug of a united friendship. There’s a strange feeling … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce | Tagged ex-wife of a narcissist, kids and divorce, kindness, life lessons, mother's day, role model | 10 Comments

When The Narcissist Says Don’t Cheat

Posted on December 17, 2022 by janieleeds

The ex began to tell me, “If you’re going to cheat, leave before you cheat, as it’s disrespectful.” In my mind this came out of nowhere as I would never cheat. I couldn’t understand his sudden obsession with saying this … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce | Tagged cheating husband, ex-wife of a narcissist, gaslighting, loophole, narcissist | 8 Comments

When All Signs Point To Cheating

Posted on December 15, 2022 by janieleeds

I have no doubt the ex cheated on me. There I said it. Or wrote it. There it is – in black and white. And I feel non-plussed by it. There’s no emotion behind it. Except that he’s a lying … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce | Tagged cheating husband, ex-wife of a narcissist, gaslighting, gay husband, signs of a liar, viagra, wedding rings, word salad | 20 Comments

Mark My Words

Posted on November 22, 2022 by janieleeds

Oh geez, I guess I’ve not heard it all. The ex told the kid that he got a concealed carry. Well, he has to take a class, but he’s got it. WHAT??? Does nobody but me think this is odd? … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce | Tagged ak47, concealed carry, ex-wife of a narcissist, gun, other life | 21 Comments

Part Deux As Promised

Posted on October 13, 2022 by janieleeds

My kid walked away for a few minutes and I settled down after I got my heart and mouth under control after our last conversation. Allowed…that word just did it for me as it did for many of you who … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce | Tagged cheating husband, ex-MIL, ex-wife of a narcissist, family, gaslighting, prenup, relationship between divorced parents and kids | 18 Comments

Narcissists, Butt Dialers and Manipulations, Oh My!

Posted on October 11, 2022 by janieleeds

That’s a mouthful of a title, isn’t it? Would you like to guess to whom I’m referring? Yup, you guessed it. The ex-MIL. The one I used to refer to as Marie Barone (from Everybody Loves Raymond). The ex’s mother. … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce | Tagged allowed, ex-MIL, ex-wife of a narcissist, family, holidays after divorce, kids and divorce, Marie Barone, relationships | 12 Comments

All Alone

Posted on August 19, 2022 by janieleeds

I was sipping my coffee when I decided to open the computer and saw the date. It’s my wedding unanniversary. I’ll admit I was dumbstruck for a moment. Because today felt different. I am at peace. I think that’s the … Continue reading →

Posted in dating after 50, divorce | Tagged empty nest, ex's girlfriend, ex-wife of a narcissist, healing after divorce, kids and divorce, unanniversary | 13 Comments

An Interesting Evening…

Posted on August 18, 2022 by janieleeds

Fast forward to 2 days before what would have been our wedding anniversary and the kids’ college tuition is due, a deadline that night which sets us all on edge because a) we’re talking about money and b) because kid … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce | Tagged anniversary after divorce, college kids, deadbeat dad, ex-wife of a narcissist, gaslighting, healing after narcissist | 22 Comments

Landlords

Posted on June 3, 2022 by janieleeds

I need a safe place to vent so here I am. I told the landlords via text that I am having surgery so I was dropping off the June and July rent checks. In that same text, I told them … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50 | Tagged bad timing, ex-wife of a narcissist, rental, single mom problem | 10 Comments