Tag Archives: finding myself

I Found My Authentic Self Again

Posted on May 3, 2018 by janieleeds

Recently I took care of myself in a way in which I hadn’t since the separation and subsequent divorce, nor the time that passed after the divorce was official. It has been a long journey as anyone who has walked … Continue reading →

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Inspiring Brand New Me

Posted on February 8, 2018 by janieleeds

There’s something about this song which speaks to me and maybe it will to you. Alicia Key’s Brand New Me has been on my playlist of healing songs about courage and love for a long time. But the other day, … Continue reading →

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No More Taunting Memories

Posted on November 26, 2017 by janieleeds

I’ll be honest, there’s a downside to decorating for Christmas. It’s separating your present from your past. Even though there’s a freedom in decorating my way, I found a few little treasures that I’d forgotten that I had packed away … Continue reading →

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He’s Left, Now What Happens To Me?

Posted on June 5, 2017 by janieleeds

It’s hard when you’ve been left by a spouse or significant other. Let’s be honest here. Nobody likes to hear that their loved one is leaving them. That’s just hard to deal with in any circumstance, no matter what age … Continue reading →

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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 →

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We Need Our Gal Pals

Posted on May 21, 2017 by janieleeds

These are the lilacs from the lilac bush a friend gave me years ago. I planted it in my yard and the perfume from the lilacs reminds me daily of her friendship for which I’m grateful. We need our friends, … Continue reading →

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Once Upon A Time Your Mama Knew How To Shine

Posted on February 8, 2017 by janieleeds

Once upon a time, your mama knew how to shine. That’s a line from the movie Hope Floats and it’s such a great sentence. It’s so meaningful to me because I had forgotten who I was long ago and how … Continue reading →

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Answering My Mid-Life Wake Up Call

Posted on January 28, 2017 by janieleeds

Mid-life wake up calls affect us all differently. I am guessing that my soon-to-be-ex husband woke up one morning (during a mid-life crisis?) and decided he didn’t want to do this anymore. He didn’t want to be a husband, nor … Continue reading →

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Quote from Maya Angelou

Posted on January 27, 2017 by janieleeds

I did then what I knew how to do. Now I know better, I do better. ~ Maya Angelou I loved this quote because it’s so true. At our age, we have a lifetime of experience behind us which gives … Continue reading →

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