Tag Archives: family

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

I’m Fine

Posted on September 10, 2022 by janieleeds

It’s the kiss of death to hear someone say” I’m Fine.” At least for me because depending on how those two words are said, well, let’s just say there’s a world of difference! Of course we’ve all probably seen those … Continue reading →

Posted in women's health | Tagged communication, death, family, friends, mental health, National Suicide Prevention Day, relationships, suicide | 17 Comments

Struggles After The Holidays

Posted on November 27, 2021 by janieleeds

I’ve talked about how I used to have to deprogram my kids after they spent extensive time with their dad and their dad’s family. It would take a few days to detoxify them and stand up to the one who … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce | Tagged co-dependent, deprogram the kids, ex-wife of a narcissist, family, kids and divorce, life lessons | 13 Comments

Tuesday With Mr. Kitty

Posted on June 30, 2021 by janieleeds

Well, we’ve made it through another night together, Fido, Mr. Kitty and me. I was awakened before dawn by Mr. Kitty who was standing on my chest and energetically licking my face for me to get up. Seriously? Apparently breakfast … Continue reading →

Posted in finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love | Tagged cat, dog, end of life, family, pet sitting | 4 Comments

Dog Sitting

Posted on June 26, 2021 by janieleeds

I’m going to my brother’s house next week to stay for a few days. It should be interesting as I’m going to be dog sitting his almost 14 year old dog and also his cat. I don’t mind because they’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in love | Tagged dying pet, family | 4 Comments

Remembering What I Had Forgotten

Posted on October 30, 2020 by janieleeds

I found a box of letters from decades ago and started going through them. I had completely forgotten I had tucked them away when we moved, but when I recently found the box marked “JUNK” I remembered. They were letters … Continue reading →

Posted in finding happiness at 50, love | Tagged dysfunctional childhood, family, junk, letters from old boyfriends, memories, remembering who I was, the college years | 10 Comments

I Can’t Sleep Because Holidays Are Coming

Posted on November 18, 2018 by janieleeds

I can’t seem to sleep lately and when I do, I’m bombarded by crazy dreams. I guess it’s the upcoming family filled holidays that are thwarting any possibility of peace. Maybe it’s because I feel sad and alone. Maybe it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50 | Tagged alone on the holidays, ex-wife of a narcissist, family, kids and divorce, need a hug, need advice, relationships, single mom problem, Thanksgiving | 18 Comments

When You Let Out That Kernel Of Truth – Kids And Divorce

Posted on November 1, 2018 by janieleeds

My homesick college kid woke me this morning just before 6am. The phone rang and all I heard was crying on the other end with the words, “Mom, it’s me.” I sat up in bed, not fully awake, but aware … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, love | Tagged anxiety, changes, depression, family, forgiveness, grief, hate vs love, homesick college kid help, kids and divorce, relationships, single mom parenting | 33 Comments